08-1277Substitute 12/17/2008
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Council File # 08-1277
Green Sheet # 3063515
PAUL, MINNESOTA
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SUBSTITUTE
An ordinance amending Chapter 40 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
adding failure by a property owner to advise tenants of contract for deed
cancellations or notice of mortgage foreclosures as a cause for revocation of
the Fire Certificate of Occupancy
9 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL DOES ORDAIN:
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13 Chapter 40.06 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
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16 Sec. 40.06. Suspension, revocation and denial.
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(a) Grounds for revocation. The fire marshal may, in writing, issue a notice to the owner(s) and the
interested parties lrnown to the fire marshal of the city's suspension or revocation of a fire
certificate of occupancy issued under the provisions of this code, or deny an application therefore:
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Whenever the certificate was issued in error, or on the basis of incorrect information
supplied;
When the owner(s) has submitted a false, incomplete or inaccurate statement as a
part of the application for certificate;
If the owner has failed or refused to pay fees to the city for inspections ar
certificates;
If it is found upon inspection of the fire marshal that the building or occupancy is in
violation of provisions of this or other applicable safety codes, ordinances, rules and
regulations;
If the owner, in a material matter, fails to comply with the regulations in section
40.09 of this chapter; or in situations where the fire marshal after a good faith effort
cannot identify an owner or interested party; e�
If the nonresidential building or structure becomes unoccupied;
(7) If a residential building is a vacant building as defined in section 43.02 of the
Saint Paul Legislative Code; e�
Evidence of nuisance activity which shall follow the procedures stated in subsection
(b)(2) below; or
If a tenant, leaseholder, or third partv paver files a written request for revocation
followin� an owner's violation of Saint Paul Leeislative Code Chapter 53 which
requires that owners notifv tenants of oendine mort�a�e foreclosure or cancellation
of contract for deed involvine the propertv.
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(b) Notice of suspension, revocation or denial.
(1) When the fire marshal revokes, suspends or denies a fire certificate of occupancy for
safety code violations, the notice issued by the fire marshal shall state:
a. The specific reason(s) for the city's suspension, revocation or denial of the
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fire certificate of occupancy;
The effective date of the revocation, suspension or denial of the fire
certificate of occupancy;
A statement indicating that the commercial building or residential
occupancy, or portion thereof, shall not again be used or occupied until such
time as the said certificate is issued or renewed or suspension lifted
following inspection and a determination by the fire marshal that the
commercial building or residential occupancy, or portion thereof, is in
compliance with applicable safety codes under the jurisdiction of the fire
marshal; and
A statement indicating that the suspension, revocation, or denial may be
appealed to the legislative hearing officer within ten (10) days of issuance.
(2) VJhen the fire marshal determines in consultation with the ciry attorney that he or
she has evidence of nuisance activity as described in Minnesota Statues 617.81,
subdivision 2, or other violations of nuisance provisions of the Saint Paul
Legislative Code are maintained or permitted in the jurisdiction he ar she serves, the
fire marshal shall provide the written notice as described in paragraph a), by
personal service or certified mail, return receipt requested, to the owner and
interested parties known to the fire marshal.
a. The notice must:
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State that a nuisance as defined in Minnesota Statute 617.81
Subdivision 2, or other violations of the nuisance provisions of the
Saint Paul Legislative Code, is maintained or permitted in the
building or structure and must specify the kind or kinds of nuisance
being maintained or permitted;
Summarize the evidence that a nuisance is being maintained or
permitted in the building or structure, including the date ox dates on
which the nuisance-related activiry or activities are alleged to have
occurred;
Inform the recipient that failure to abate the conduct constituting the
nuisance or to otherwise resolve the matter with the fire marshal by
entering into an agreed upon abatement plan within thirty (30) days
of service of the notice will result in recommending the suspension or
revocation of the fire certificate of occupancy to the city council,
and/or refemng the matter to the prosecuting attorney who serves in
the jurisdiction for remedies in accordance with Minnesota Statute
617.80 et seq. which could result in enjoining the use of the building
ar structure for any purpose for one (1) year, or in the case of a
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tenant, could result in cancellation of the lease; and
4. Inforxn the owner of the options available under Minnesota Statute
Section 617.85, which provides that the owner of the building which
is subject to a district court abatement proceeding may file a motion
before the court that has jurisdiction over the abatement proceeding
to cancel the lease or otherwise secure restitution of the premises
from the tenant or lessee who has maintained or conducted the
nuisance. The owner may assign to the prosecuting attorney the right
to file this motion.
If the recipient of a notice under this section either abates the conduct
constituting a nuisance or enters into an agreed upon abatement plan within
thirty (30) days of service of the norice and complies within the stipulated
time period, the fire marshal may not take action to suspend or revoke the
fire certificate of occupancy on the specified property regarding the nuisance
activity described in the notice.
a If the recipient fails to abate the nuisance within 30 days of service of the
notice, or fails to comply with the agreed upon abatement plan, the fire
marshal will refer the matter to the city council recommending suspension or
revocation of the fire certificate of occupancy or refer the matter to the
prosecuting attorney in accordance with Minnesota Statute 617.80 et seq.
(3) The notice of intent to suspend or revoke the fixe cerkificate of occupancy for
nuisance activity shall be served by personal service or by certified mail, return receipt
requested. The notice shall state:
a. The specific reason(s) the fire marshal recommends suspension or
revocation of the fire certificate of occupancy; and
b. The date, time and place of the legislative hearing and public hearing.
(�, Appeals and Stays of Enforcement for Revocations, Suspensions and Denials of Fire Certificates of
Occupancy.
(1) Voluntary vacation of premises. No suspension, revocation or denial of the fire
certificate of occupancy shall be imposed upon any owner who serves written notice
upon the legislative hearing officer stating and intent to permanently vacate the
premises within thirty (30) days of the receipt of the notice of suspension, revocation
or denial. Written notice of intention to vacate, along with the date of vacation, must
be filed with the hearing officer within ten (10) days from the receipt of the notice
and shall include proof that notice of eviction was served upon the occupants of the
premises.
(2) Stay pending appeal. Enforcement proceedings on the suspension, revocation or
denial of the fire certificate of occupancy, or orders to correct violations, shall be
held in abeyance if the owner shall file an appeal to the legislative hearing officer
within ten (10) days of receiving the written order issued by the enforcement oFficer,
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except in the case of an order to vacate a structure which is deemed to be in an
unsafe condition and dangerous to life or limb, the enforcement officer shall proceed
to order the building vacated until it is made safe or a final determination is made by
the legislative hearing officer allowing re-occupancy of the building. This decision
shall be presented to the city council for rati&cation at its next available public
hearing. Abeyance of enforcement proceedings shall continue until such time as the
hearing officer shall have issued a final determination or in the event the owner
should not prosecute the appeal in a timely fashion.
(e � Reinstatement following suspension or revocation. If a fire certificate of occupancy is suspended or
revoked for a building, or portion thereof, that building or portion thereof, shall not be occupied
until such time as the fire certificate of occupancy is reinstated.
(€ e) Reinstatement following second suspension or revocation. If a fire certificate of occupancy is
suspended or revoked for a second time within a two-year time period under the same ownership,
the building for which it was issued shall not again be occupied until such time as the following has
occuned:
(1) The fire marshal has determined that the building is in compliance with applicable
safety codes; and
(2) A five thousand dollar ($5,000.00) performance deposit or bond has been posted
with the city; the purpose of said bond shall be to oFf-set potential city expenses
associated with abating nuisance conditions at this property and shall be returned to
owner upon completion of two (2) years with no legislative code violations requiring
city abatement.
(gfl Reinstatement following third suspension or revocation. If a fire certificate of occupancy is
suspended or revoked for a third time within a three-year time period under the same ownership,
the building for which it was issued shall not again be occupied until a nuisance abatement plan is
developed by the property owner, reviewed by the legislative hearing officer and approved by the
city council. If a nuisance abatement plan is not developed and approved, the premise for which the
fire certificate of occupancy was issued shall not again be used or occupied for a period of six (6)
months.
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172 Chapter 40.09 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
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changes in the information supplied as part of the application for the certificate. Thi:
includes any changes or modificarions of ownership of the building, and any change
in use or occupancy status of the building.
� The owner of a residential buildin� for which a fire certificate of occuuancv has
been issued who is reauired to Qive notice to tenants of potential mortgage
fareclosure or cancellation of contract for deed involvine the rn opertypursuant to
Chaoter 53 of the Saint Paul Le�islarive Code must file proof of such notice beine
eiven with the Fire Marshal
(b) New owner. A new owner of a building with a fire certificate of occupancy shall file with the fire
marshal a written applicarion for a modificaYion of the certificate if such premise is still being used
or occupied under an existing certificate. Such application shall be filed within thirty (30) days after
such new owner obtains new ownership in the building, whether or not such interest has been
recorded.
(c) Change of use. Changes in the use of a building shall not be made without the approval of the fire
marshal, and the building may be occupied for other purposes provided the new or proposed use is
less hazardous, based on life and fire risk, than the existing use. If the use or occupancy of a fire
certificate of occupancy premise changes, it shall immediately be required to meet all requirements
of law, including the requirement for a certificate of occupancy before being used for such new or
changed use. No change in the existing occupancy classification of a building or structure or
portion thereof shall be made, until the fire marshal has issued a fire certi6cate of occupancy
therefor as provided herein. Dwelling units occupied by an owner shall be exempted from this
requirement if the residence contains three (3) or more dwellings units. Properties occupied by an
owner shall be exempted from this requirement if the residence contains one or two dwelling units.
The word "owner" means a natural person, and does not include a corporation, partnership or other
entity.
(d) Posting. The fire certificate of occupancy shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises
and shall not be removed except by the fire marshal.
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This ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days following its passage, approval and
publication
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�1n ordinance amend�ng Chapter 40 of the Saint Pau1 Legislative Code adding failure by property owners to advise tenants of contract
�br decd cancellat�ons or notice of mortgage foreclosures as a eause for revoeation of the Fire Cert�ficate of Occupancy.
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Presentedby - �%�(s� /�/- (�� �-
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An ordinance amending Chapter 40 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
�dding failure by a property owner to advise tenants of contract for deed
c�ncellations or notice of mortgage foreclosures as a cause for revocation of
the�ire Certificate of Occupancy
THE COUNCIL OF E CITY OF SAINT PAUL DOES ORDAIN:
Section 1
Chapter 40.06 of the Saint Paul L islative Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 40.06. Suspension, revocation and
(a) Grounds for revocation. The fire mar al may, in writing, issue a notice to the owner(s) and the
interested parties known to the fire mar al of the city's suspension or revocation of a fire
certificate of occupancy issued under the rovisions of this code, or deny an application therefor:
(1) Whenever the certificate was i ued in error, or on the basis of incorrect information
supplied;
(2) When the owner(s) has submitted alse, incomplete or inaccurate statement as a
part of the application far certificate;
(3) If the owner has failed or refused to pa fees to the city for inspections or
certificates;
(4) If it is found upon inspection of the fire m hal that the building or occupancy is in
violation of provisions of this or other applica le safety codes, ordinances, rules and
regulations;
(5) If the owner, in a material matter, fails to comply itk
40.09 of this chapter; or in situations where the fire
cannot identify an owner or interested party; e�
(6) If the nonresidential building or structure becomes un
(7) If a residential building is a vacant building as
Saint Paul Legislative Code; e�
(8) Evidence of nuisance activity which shall follow the �
(b)(2) below or
� If the owner k�as violated the vrovisions of Saint Paul
contract for deed involvine the nropertv.
(b) Notice of suspension, revocation or denial.
the regulations in section
rshal after a good faith effort
in section 43.02 of the
stated in subsection
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(1) When the fire marshal revokes, suspends or denies a fire certificate of occupancy for
safety code violations, the notice issued by the fire marshal shall state:
a. The specific reason(s) for the city's suspension, revocation or denial of the
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Subdivision 2, or
Saint Paul Legi �
building or strucb
being maintained
Summarize the e�
permitted in the b
which the nuisanc
ice as defined in Minnesota Statute 617.81
other violations of the nuisance provisions of the
dive Code, is maintained or permitted in the
�e and must specify the kind or kinds of nuisance
that a nuisance is being maintained or
or structure, including the date or dates on
�activity or activities are alleged to have
occurred;
3. Inform the recipient that
nuisance or to otherwise
to abate the conduct constituting the
, the matter with the fire marshal by
entering into an agreed upon abat ent plan within thirty (30) days
of service of the notice will result i recommending the suspension or
revocation of the fire certificate of oc upancy to the city council,
and/or referring the matter to the prose ting attorney who serves in
the jurisdiction for remedies in accardan with Minnesota Statute
fire certificate of occupancy;
b. The effecrive date of the revocation, suspension or denial of the fire
certificate of occupancy;
c. A statement indicating that the commercial building or residential
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occupancy, or portion thereof, shall not again be used or occupied until such
time as the said certificate is issued or renewed or suspension lifted
following inspecrion and a determination by the fire marshal that the
commercial building or residential occupancy, or portion thereof, is in
compliance with applicable safety codes under the jurisdiction of the fire
marshal; and
A statement indicating that the suspension, revocation, or denial may be
appealed to the legislative hearing officer within ten (10) days of issuance.
When th ire marshal determines in consultation with the city attorney that he or
she has evi nce of nuisance activity as described in Minnesota Statues 617.81,
subdivision , or other violations of nuisance provisions of the Saint Paul
Legislative Co are maintained or permitted in the jurisdiction he or she serves, the
fire marshal shal rovide the written notice as described in paragraph a), by
personal service or ertified mail, return receipt requested, to the owner and
interested parties lrno n to the fire marshal.
a. The notice must: \
1. State that a
617.80 et seq. which could result in enjoim the use ofthe building
or shucture for any purpose for one (1) year, r in the case of a
tenant, could result in cancellation of the lease; d
4. Inform the owner of the options available under innesota Statute
Section 617.85, which provides that the owner of e building which
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is subject to a district court abatement proceeding may file a motion
before the court that has jurisdiction over the abatement proceeding
to cancel the lease or otherwise secure restitution of the premises
from the tenant or lessee who has maintained or conducted the
nuisance. The ov✓ner may assign to the prosecuting attomey the right
to file this motion.
b. If the recipient of a notice under this section either abates the conduct
constituting a nuisance or enters into an agreed upon abatement plan within
thirty (30) days of service of the norice and complies within the stipulated
� time period, the fire marshal may not take action to suspend or revoke the
fire certificate of occupancy on the specified property regazding the nuisance
activity described in the notice.
c. Y�f the recipient fails to abate the nuisance within 30 days of service of the
n' ice, or fails to comply with the agreed upon abatement plan, the fire
mar al will refer the matter to the city council recommending suspension or
revoc�Q�on of the fire certificate of occupancy or refer the matter to the
prosecut�ng attorney in accordance with Minnesota Statute 617.80 et seq.
(3) The notice of intent p suspend or revoke the fire certificate of occupancy for
nuisance activity shall be serv�d by personal service or by certified mail, rehzrn receipt
requested. The norice shall state�
a. The
revocation of the fire certific'�
b. The date, time
the fire marshal recommends suspension or
of occupancy; and
place of the legislative hearing and public hearing.
(� c) Appeals and Stays of Enforcement for
Occupancy.
Suspensions and Denials of Fire Certificates of
(1) Voluntary vacation of premises. No susp�nsion, revocation or denial of the fire
certificate of occupancy shall be imposed on any owner who serves written notice
upon the legislative hearing officer stating a intent to permanently vacate the
premises within thirty (30) days of the receipt the notice of suspension, revocation
or denial. Written notice of intention to vacate, a ng with the date of vacation, must
be filed with the hearing officer within ten (10) da from the receipt of the notice
and shall include proof that notice of eviction was se ed upon the occupants of the
premises.
(2) Stay pending appeai. Enforcement proceedings on the susp�sic
denial of the fire certificate of occupancy, or orders to correct�vi
held in abeyance if the owner shall file an appeal to the legislati
within ten (10) days of receiving the written order issued by the
except in the case of an order to vacate a structure which is deer
unsafe condition and dangerous to life or limb, the enforcement
to order the building vacated until it is made safe or a final detei
revocation or
�tions, shall be
hearing officer
forcement officer,
to be in an
fi r shall proceed
nat ,n is made by
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the legislative hearing officer allowing re-occupancy of the building. This decision
shali be presented to the city council for ratification at its next available public
�\ hearing. Abeyance of enforcement proceedings shall continue until such time as the
\ hearing officer shall have issued a final determination or in the event the owner
�. should not prosecute the appeal in a timely fashion.
(e � Reinstate�ient following suspension or revocation. If a fire certificate of occupancy is suspended or
revoked fo�a building, or portion thereof, that building or portion thereof, shall not be occupied
until such tune as the fire certificate of occupancy is reinstated.
(€ e) Reinstatement fo�lowing second suspension or revocation. If a fire certificate of occupancy is
suspended or revot�ed for a second time within a two-year time period under the same ownership,
the building for wluah� as issued shall not again be occupied until such time as the following has
occurred:
(1) The fire m shal has determined that the building is in compliance with applicable
safety codes; d
(2) A five thousand i
with the city; the
associated with a
owner upon com�
city abatement.
($5,000.00) performance deposit or bond has been posted
�se of said bond shall be to off-set potential city expenses
nuisance conditions at this property and shall be returned to
i ef two (2) years with no legislative code violations requiring
(gfa Reinstatement following third suspension or vocation. If a fire certificate of occupancy is
suspended ar revoked far a third time within a kiree-year tune period under the same ownership,
the building for which it was issued shall not agai be occupied until a nuisance abatement plan is
developed by the property owner, reviewed by the islative hearing officer and approved by the
city council. If a nuisance abatement plan is not deve ped and approved, the premise for which the
fire certificate of occupancy was issued shall not again e used or occupied for a period of six (6)
months.
Section 2
169 Chapter 40.09 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code is hereby amended to
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172 Sec. 40.09. Regulations.
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174 (a) Notice by owner.
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177 under a continuing obligation to give written notice to the fire
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180 in use or occupancy status of the building.
has been issued is
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the certificate. This
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� The owner of a residenrial buildinQ for which a fire certificate of occupancv has
been issued who is req_uired to give notice to tenants of potentlal mortga�e
foreclosure or cancellarion of contract for deed involvine the propert�pursuant to
Chapter 53 of the Saint Paul Leeislative Code must file proof of such notice being
�iven with the Fire Marshal
(b) New owrier. A new owner of a building with a fire certificate of occupancy shall file with the fire
marshal a wr.�tten application for a modification of the certificate if such premise is still being used
or occupied under an existing certificate. Such application shall be filed within thirty (30) days after
such new owner�qbtains new ownership in the building, whether or not such interest has been
recorded. �\
(c) Change of use. Change`� in the use of a building shall not be made without the approval of the fire
marshal, and the buildin� ay be occupied for other purposes provided the new ar proposed use is
less hazardous, based on li and fire risk, than the existing use. If the use or occupancy of a fire
certificate of occupancy pre ' e changes, it shall immediately be required to meet a11 requirements
of law, including the requireme t for a certificate of occupancy befare being used for such new or
changed use. No change in the ex`�sting occupancy classification of a building or shucture or
portion thereof shall be made, until� e fire marshal has issued a fire certificate of occupancy
therefor as provided herein. Dwelling �iiits occupied by an owner shall be exempted from this
requirement if the residence contains tlueg (3) or more dwellings units. Properties occupied by an
owner shall be exempted from this requiretl�ent if the residence contains one or two dwelling units.
The word "owner" means a natural person, a�i does not include a corporation, partnership or other
entity. ��
(d) Posting. The fire certificate of occupancy sha11 be p2
and shall not be removed except by the fire marshal.
Section 2
This ordinance shall take effect and be in force
approval and publication
days following its passage,
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Adopted by Council: Date
Adoption Certified by Council Secretary
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Approved by Mayor: Date
By:
Requested by
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Approved by the Office
By:
Approved by City Attomey /
By: :� ,v
Approved by May � r or Submission to Council
By:
in a conspicuous place on the premises