Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-4-7
Inspections (Rochester Housing Code)
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The code official shall inspect any premises in the city for the purpose of enforcing and assuring compliance with the provisions of this chapter. Upon the request of the code official, an owner shall provide access to all interior portions of an unoccupied building in order to permit a complete inspection. The Minnesota Department of Health and acting agency, Olmsted County, shall defer adult foster care homes or community residential setting license inspections to the community development department for verification of compliance with Chapter 7 of the R.C.O. Olmsted County reserves the right to defer the inspection to community development when a site does not successfully pass the review of Minn. Stats. § 245D.22, Subd. 1. The community development department will assess a $45.00 inspection fee for the referral. The adult foster care provider will be required to correct issues within 30 days of notice or be assessed an additional $45.00 fee. Corrections not resolved in a timely matter could impact the facility's license with the Minnesota Department of Health.
Under Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-4-7, the city's code official has authority to inspect any property within Rochester to verify compliance with the relevant chapter. Owners of unoccupied buildings must provide interior access when the code official requests it. For adult foster care homes and community residential settings, Olmsted County may defer license inspections to the city's community development department, which charges a $45.00 inspection fee and may assess an additional $45.00 fee if required corrections are not made within 30 days of notice.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and owners subject to Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-4-7 generally ensure that unoccupied buildings are accessible to the code official upon request, so that a complete interior inspection can be conducted without delay. Owners of adult foster care homes or community residential settings should be aware that Olmsted County may refer their license inspection to Rochester's community development department, triggering a $45.00 referral fee. Compliant operators typically address any identified deficiencies within the 30-day correction window to avoid the additional $45.00 fee and potential impacts on their facility's license with the Minnesota Department of Health.
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Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-4-7 establishes that residents and occupants of properties—including community residential settings such as adult foster care homes—are protected by a system of code inspections designed to ensure safe and compliant living conditions. If a facility fails to correct cited issues within 30 days, additional fees may be assessed and the facility's operating license could be affected, which may have implications for residents. Individuals with concerns about inspection compliance or living conditions in a licensed facility may consider contacting Rochester's community development department or a local tenant-rights organization for general information about available options.
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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