Victoria, Minn., Mun. Code art. 103-V (2026) § 103-127

Building identification. Every building shall have the assigned street numbers displayed on the building in such a position as to be plainly visible and legible from the street or road fronting the property. Said numbers shall be no less than four inches in height and shall contrast with the background on which they are displayed. 

Handrails. Stairways having four or more risers shall have a continuous full-length handrail on at least one side. The handrail shall be mounted no less than 34 inches or no more than 38 inches above the nosing of the stair tread. The handgrip portion of the handrail shall not be less than 1¼ inches and no more than two inches in cross sectional dimension. The ends of the handrails shall be returned to the walls. 
Stairways that are 66 inches in width or more require handrails on both sides. 

Existing handrails that are not deemed to be hazardous by the code official or housing inspector are allowed to remain as they are. 

Guardrails. 
Unenclosed floor and roof openings, open sides of stairways, landings, decks, balconies, porches or occupied roofs which are more than 30 inches above the grade or floor below shall be protected by a guardrail. Guardrails shall be a minimum of 36 inches high. Open railings shall have intermediate rails, spindles or an ornamental pattern such that a four-inch sphere cannot pass through. When approved by the code official, the spacing between intermediate railings or openings in existing ornamental patterns may be accepted. 

Existing guardrails that are not deemed to be hazardous by the code official or housing inspector are allowed to remain as they are. 

Refuse. The property owner or property manager shall provide an adequate number of refuse containers to contain the amount of refuse produced on the property or as required by this Code. Containers shall be rodent- and animal-proof plastic, fiberglass or rust-resistant metal with a tight-fitting cover. Containers shall have a maximum capacity of 35 gallons with two handles or a container of any size supplied by the waste removal company that can be mechanically lifted. It shall be the tenant's responsibility to place their garbage and refuse in the approved refuse containers provided by the owner. The owner or manager shall be responsible for ensuring that the garbage and refuse is removed from the property at least once every seven days. Refuse containers shall not be stored in a front yard. Containers with a capacity of 1½ cubic yards or more shall not be stored in a building or within five feet of combustible walls, openings or combustible roof eaves. 

Unused or discarded items. Discarded, unused and junk appliances, furniture, mattresses and other items shall be removed from the property. 

Storage of items. Large amounts of combustible items and materials shall not be stored in attics or basements. Storage shall be maintained two feet or more below ceilings and floor joists. Combustible materials and items shall not be stored within one foot of any fuel-burning appliances. Storage of items shall be orderly and shall not block or obstruct exits. A minimum three-foot aisle shall be maintained to all exits, furnaces, water heaters, water meters, gas meters or other building service equipment. 

Fuel storage. LP tanks, gasoline containers and fueled equipment, including, but not limited to, motorcycles, mopeds, lawn care equipment and portable cooking equipment, shall not be stored or repaired in an apartment building or dwelling unit. 

Barbecues and open flames. In any structure containing two or more dwelling units, no person shall kindle, maintain, or cause any fire or open flame on any balcony above ground level, on any roof, or on any ground floor patio within 15 feet of any structure. No person shall store or use any fuel, barbecue, torch, or similar heating or lighting chemicals or device in such locations. 

(Code 1998, § 8-128; Ord. No. 349, 4-12-2007)