Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.1070
No-cooking signs (Minneapolis Housing Code)
Operative Text
The operator shall post in every rooming unit or sleeping room a sign on which shall be written or printed in letters not less than one inch in height the following words "No Cooking Permitted in This Room" and such sign shall remain so posted at all times. No person shall cook or prepare meals in any rooming unit or sleeping room, and no operator knowingly shall allow cooking or preparation of meals in any rooming unit sleeping room. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 76.040; 2006-Or-073, § 10, 6-30-06)
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 244.1070 establishes a dual prohibition in rooming houses: operators must permanently display a clearly legible 'No Cooking Permitted in This Room' sign (with letters at least one inch tall) in every rooming unit or sleeping room, and neither residents nor operators may cook or prepare meals in those spaces. The rule applies to operators as well as occupants, making both parties responsible for compliance. This provision is part of the city's standards governing rooming house operations and habitability conditions.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Minneapolis Code § 244.1070, compliant rooming house operators post a 'No Cooking Permitted in This Room' sign in every rooming unit and sleeping room, ensuring the lettering meets the one-inch minimum height requirement and that signs remain in place continuously. Operators also take care not to knowingly allow any cooking or meal preparation in those spaces, which means addressing the practice if they become aware it is occurring. Maintaining documentation of posted signage and any corrective communications with residents is a common practice among operators seeking to demonstrate ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Minneapolis Code § 244.1070 prohibits cooking or preparing meals in rooming units and sleeping rooms, and this restriction applies to all occupants of those spaces. If you believe a sign has not been posted as required, or if there is a dispute about conditions in your rooming unit, the City of Minneapolis's regulatory and inspection services handles complaints related to rooming house standards. Tenant-rights organizations in Minneapolis can help you understand how this provision interacts with your broader rights as a rooming house occupant.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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