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197044original to city clerk " �x ORDINANCE 197044 COUNCIL FILE NO, PRESENTED BY ` ORDINANCE NO. An ordinance regulating tMe maintenance, use and occupancy of multiple dwellings or structures and premises in the City of Saint Paul to protect the public health, safety, and welfare by establish- ing minimum standards governing basic equipment and facilities, physical condition, maintenance, and oc- cupancy and use of such multiple (three or more units) dwellings, premises and structures; providing for the regulation of such multiple dwellings; providing for administration, enforcement, and penalties for viola- tion thereof. THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL DOES ORDAIN: Section 1. Declaration of Policy 54.1 The purpose of this ordinance is to protect the public health, safety and welfare by enacting a Housing Code which: (1) Establishes minimum standards for basic equipment and facilities; for light, ventila- tion, space heating and sanitary facilities, for safety from fire; for space, use and lo- cation; for safe and sanitary maintenance; for cooking equipment; of all multiple dwell- ings now in existence or hereafter construct- ed. (2) Determine the responsibilities of owners, operators and occupants of multiple dwellings. (3) Provides for administration, enforcement and penalties. 54.2 The Council finds: There exist in the City of Saint Paul struc- tures used for human habitation, which are now, or may become in the future, substandard with respect to structure, equipment, or mainten- ance. Yeas Councilmen Nays DeCourcy Holland Mortinson Peterson Rosen Winkel Mr. President (Dillon) Attest ity Clerk 8 Passed by the Council Tn Favor Against Original to City Clerk PRESENTED BY ORDINANCE COUNCIL FILE NO. ORDINANCE NO, -19 A existing prior to the effective date of this ordi- nance, and such violation shall be governed and shall continue to be punishable to the full extent of the law under the provisions of those ordinances, codes, or regulations in effect at the time the violation was committed. Yeas Councilmen Nays DeCourcy HollandA0,,,_� Mortinsoon • Peterson Rrmi- del , Mr. Presidents (� 1 Attest • � JO,' /� U_ ice,., i 1M 12 -57 n 8 City Clerk JUG 1 � �ybU Passed by the Council Tn Favor _ . Xgainst L 1 - • Mayor 19 044 and further that such conditions together with inadequate provision for light and air, insufficient protection against fire hazards, lack of proper heat- ing, unsanitary conditions, and overcrowding constitute a menace to public health, safety, and welfare of its citizens. It is further found and declared that the existence of such conditions, factors, or characteristics adversely affect public health and safety and lead to the continuation, extension and aggrevation of urban blight. It is further found that adequate protection of public health, safety and welfare therefore requires the establishment and enforcement of minimum housing standards. 54.3 Applicability and Scope Every portion of a building or premises, used or intended to be used for any residential purposes, except single family residence buildings, two family dwelling structures, commonly referred to as duplexes; hotels, motels, rest homes, convalescent homes, and nursing homes, shall comply with the provisions of this ordinance, irrespective of when such building shall have been constructed, altered or repaired, except as hereinafter provided and that any alterations thereof or changes of use therein, which may be caused directly or indirectly by the enforcement of this Code, shall-be done in accordance with applicable sections of the Building Code and Zoning Code. 54.4 Pre - existing Multiple Dwellings Further, buildings built under and in full compliance with the codes in force at the time of construction or alteration of the building and that have been properly maintained and used for only such use as originally permitted, shall be exempt from the provisions contained herein pertaining to: (1) Room, space, and window area dimensions less than required by this Code; (2) exits required; (3) room arrangements. This ordinance establishes minimum standards for the initial and continued occupancy of all buildings and does not replace or modify standards otherwise established for•the construction, repair, alteration, or use of building equipment or facilities except as provided in this Section 54.4. 54.5 Short Title of Ordinance This ordinance shall be called the Minimum Housing Standards Ordinance for multiple dwellings and may be -2- 197044 G✓ 7`Ep az� as the Housing Code. 54.6 Existing Remedies Nothing in this ordinance shall be deemed to abolish or impair existing remedies of the City of Saint Paul or its officers or agencies relating to the removal or demolition of any buildings which are deemed to be dangerous, unsafe, or unsanitary. 54.7 Definitions a. Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following terms shall, for the purpose of this Code, have the meanings indicated in this section. b. Words used in the present tense include the future; words in the masculine gender "include the feminine and neuter; the singular number includes the plural and the plural the singular. c. Where terms are not defined in this section and are defined under Chapter 2 of the Legislative Code, they shall have the meanings ascribed to them as in the Building Code section of the Legislative Code. d. Where terms are not defined under the provisions of this ordinance or under the provisions of Chapter 2 of the Legislative Code, they shall have ascribed to them their ordinarily accepted meanings and /or such as the context herein may imply. "Approved" Approved as applied to a material, device, or method of construction shall mean approved by the enforcement officer under the provisions of this ordinance, or approved by other authority designated by law to give approval in the matter in question. "Basement" Basement shall mean that portion of a building partly below grade but so located that the ver- tical distance from grade to the floor is not greater than the vertical distance from the grade to the ceiling. Provided, however, that if the vertical distance from the grade to the ceiling is five (5) feet or more, such basement shall be counted as a story. -3- 197044 "Boarding Care Home" This type of land use is liscensed and regulated by other City and State laws. For purposes of this Code a Boarding Care Home shall be defined the same as contained in the regulations of the State Board of Health. "Building Code" The Building Code shall mean "The Saint Paul Building Code". (Legislative Code, Chapters 1 thtu 53.) "Cellar" Cellar shall mean the lowermost portion of the building partly or totally underground having half or more of its height, measured from clear floor to ceiling, below the average finished grade of the adjoining ground. "Dwelling Unit" Dwelling Unit shall mean a room or group of rooms located within a residence building and forming a single habitable unit with facilities which are used or intended to be used for living, sleeping, cooking, and eating. "Exterior Property Areas" Exterior Property Areas shall mean open space on the premises and on adjoining property under the control of the owners or operators of such premises. "Enforcement Officer" Pur'uant to the a plicable provisions f the cha• ter of the Ci of Saint Paul i sh 11 be the duty of_ the C mmiss °over of Parks nd R creation nd Pub�.Eic Buil ngs or is ail tnotize re ^rp erta-1-i -v .s - Pursuant to the capplic_able iprovisigns{of; thSr, �„ artte1rotof thuT r °i Saf ty y Saint Paul, it shall be he f uty ofd the,p�o ssionery of irk ,ar'ed e th Recreation and Pub i �B�Wild-illu ekpd his �authori zed; re�prese a Wes ce f to enforce the povsionsott�iis;GOinancet� r oi�t arks endeceat on and } lic Buildings sha b hereinafter de�icjnated- the orcement officer. / V "Extermination" Extermination shall mean the control and elimination of insects, rodents or other pests by eliminating their harborage places; by remov- ing or making inaccessible materials that may serve as their food; by poison spraying, fumigating, trapping; or by any other recognized and legal pest elimination methods. "Family" Family shall mean a group of persons related by blood, marriage, or adoption within and including the degree of first cousins. Garbage" Garbage shall mean the animal and vegetable waste resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking, and consumption of food. .M 197044 "Grade" The Grade .shall mean the natural surface of the ground, or surface ground after completion of any change in contour. "Gross Floor Area" The Gross Floor Area shall mean the total area of all habitable space. "Habitable Room" A Habitable Room shall mean a room occupied by one (1) or more persons used or intended for living, cooking, eating or sleeping purposes, but does not include bathrooms, closets, water closet compart- ments, laundries, serving and storage pantries, corridors, cellars, and spaces that are not used frequently or.during extended periods. "Hotel" This type of land use is liscensed and regulated by other City and State laws. A Hotel shall be defined, the same as found in Chapter 335 of the Legislative Code of the City of Saint -Paul. "Infestation" Infestation shall mean the presence, within or contiguous to a multiple dwelling,,dwelling unit, rooming house, rooming unit, or premises, of insects, rodents, vermin, or other pests. "Motel" This type of land use is liscensed and regulated by other City and State laws. For purposes of this Code a Motel shall be defined the same as Hotel. (See Chapter 335 of the Legislative Code of the City of Saint Paul.) "Multiple Dwelling" Multiple residence dwelling or Multiple residence shall mean any residence building containing three (3) or more dwelling units, and including rooming houses. "Nursing Home" This type of land use is liscensed and regulated by other City and State laws. For purposes of this Code a Nursing Home shall be defined the same as contained in the regulations of the State Board of Health. "Occupant" An Occupant shall mean any person over one year of, age (including owner or operator) living and sleep" ing in a dwelling unit or having actual possession of said dwelling or rooming unit. "operator" An operator shall mean any person who has charge, care or control of a multiple residence or rooming house, in which dwelling units or rooming units are let or offered for occupancy. -5- 19 044 "Owner" An owner shall mean owner or owners of the free- hold of the premises or lesser estate therein, a mortgagee or vendee in possession, assignee of rents, receiver, executor, trustee, lessee, or other person, firm, or corporation, in control of a building. " Openable Area" The openable area shall mean that part of a window or door which is available for unobstructed ventilation and which opens directly to the outdoors. "Person" A,person shall mean an individual, firm, corporation, association or partnership. "Plumbing" Plumbing or Plumbing Fixtures shall mean water heating facilities, water pipes, gas pipes, garbage and disposal units, waste pipes, water closets, sinks, installed dishwashers, lavatories, bath tubs, shower baths, installed clothes washing machines, or other similar equipment, catch basins, drains, vents, or other similarly supplied fixtures, together with all connections to water, gas, sewer, or vent lines. "Premises" A premises shall mean a lot, plot, or parcel of land including the buildings or structures thereon. "Residence Building" A residence building except when classified as an institution under the Building Code, shall mean a building in which sleeping accommodations are provided. "Rest Home" For purposes of this Code a rest home shall be defined the same as contained in the regulation of the State Board of Health. "Rooming House" A rooming house shall mean any residence building, or any part thereof, containing one or more rooming units, in which space is let by the owner or operator to six or more persons who are not husband or wife, son or daughter, mother or father, or sister, or brother of the owner or operator. "Rooming Unit" A rooming unit shall mean any room or group of rooms forming a single habitable unit used or intended to be used for living and sleeping, but not for cooking or eating purposes. "Rubbish" Rubbish shall mean combustible and non - combustible waste materials, except garbage; and the term shall include the residue from the burning of wood, coal, coke, and other combustible materials, paper, rags, -6- 9'7044 : cartons, boxes, wood, excelsior, rubber, leather, tree branches, year trimmings, tin cans, metals, mineral matter, glass crockery, and dust and other similar material. "Supplied" Supplied shall mean installed, furnished or provided by the owner or operator. "Workmanlike" Whenever the words "workmanlike state of maintenance and repair" are used in•this Ordinance they shall mean that such maintenance and repair shall be made in a reasonably skillful manner. Whenever the words "multiple dwelling ", "residence building ", "dwelling unit ", "rooming house ", "rooming unit ", or "premises" are used in this Ordinance, they shall be construed as though they were followed by the words "or any part thereof ". "Yard" Yard shall mean all ground, lawn, court, walk, drive -way or other open space constituting part of the same premises as a residence building. "Ventilation" Ventilation shall mean the process of supplying and removing air by natural or mechanical means to or from any space. "Ventilation, Ventilation, mechanical, shall mean ventilation by mechanical" power - driven devices. "Ventilation, Ventilation, natural, shall mean ventilation by natural" opening to outer air through windows, skylights, doors, louvres, or stacks without wind driven devices. Section 2. 54.8 Exterior Property Areas No person shall occupy as owner - occupant or let to another for occupancy any dwelling unit for the purpose of living therein, or premises, which does not comply with the following requirements: (1) Sanitation All exterior property areas shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition free from any accumulation of rubbish or garbage. -7- 1Lt704 (2) Grading and Drainage. // 70 All premises shall be graded and maintained so as to prevent the accumulation of stagnant water on said premises, or within any building or structure located thereon. (3) Free from Noxious Weeds All exterior,property areas shall be kept free from species of weeds or plant growth which are noxious or detrimental to the public health as indicated in Chapter 456 of the Legislative Code of the City of Saint Paul. (4) Insect and Rodent Harborage Every owner of a multiple dwelling shall be responsible for the extermination of insects, rodents, vermin, or other pests in all exterior areas of the premises. When- ever infestation exists in the shared or public parts of the premises, extermination thereof shall be the respon- sibility of the owner. (5) Accessory Structures All accessory structures including detached garages shall be maintained structurally sound and in good repair. 54.9 Exterior Structure No person shall occupy as owner - occupant or let to another for occupancy any multiple dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house, rooming unit, or portion thereof, for the purpose of living therein which does not comply with the following requirements: (1) Foundations, Walls and Roof Every foundation, exterior wall, roof, and all other exterior surfaces shall be maintained in a workmanlike state of maintenance and repair. (a) The foundation elements shall adequately support the building at all points. (b) Every exterior wall shall be free of holes, breaks, loose or rotting boards or timbers, and any other conditions which might admit rain, or dampness to the interior portions of the walls or to the exterior spaces of the multiple dwelling. :- 197044 (c) The roof shall be tight and have no defects which admit rain, and roof drainage shall be adequate to prevent rain water from causing dampness in the walls. (2) Stairs, Porches, and Railings (a) Every outside stair, every porch, and every appurtenance attached thereto shall be so constructed as to be safe to use and capable of supporting a load as determined in the Building Code; and shall be kept in sound condition and good repair. (b) Every flight of stairs, risers high shall have rails located as determined by the porch which is more than two rails so located and capable zontal pressure as determine the Building Code. which is more than two which are to be so Building Code; and every risers high shall have of restraining a hori- J by the provisions of (c) Every rail and balustrade must be firmly fastened and must be maintained in good condition. (3) Windows, Doors and Hatchways Every window, exterior door, and basement hatchway shall be substantially tight and shall be kept in sound condition and repair. (a) Every window shall be fully supplied with window panes which are without open cracks or holes. (b) Every window sash shall be in good condition and fit reasonably tight within its frame. (c) Every window, other than a fixed window, shall be capable of being easily opened and shall be held in position by window hardware. (d) Every exterior door, door hinge, and door latch shall be in good condition. (e) Every exterior door, when closed, shall fit reasonably well within its frame. (f) Every window, door, and frame shall be constructed and maintained in such relation to the adjacent wall construction as completely to exclude rain, and substantially to exclude wind from entering the dwelling. 19,7044 (g) Every basement hatchway shall be so constructed and maintained as to prevent the entrance of rodents, rain, and surface drainage water into the dwelling. (h) Every door available as an exit shall be capable of being opened from the inside, easily and without the use of a key. (4) Screening Screens shall be supplied to the following extent: (a) Every basement or cellar window which is openable shall be supplied with a heavy wire screen or hardware cloth of not less than 4 mesh.per inch which fits tightly and is securely fastened to the frame, or with any other material affording equivalent protection against the entry of rodents. (b) From June 1st to October 15th of each year every door opening directly from any family unit to the outdoors, and every window or other outside open- ing used for ventilation purposes, shall be supplied with a screen of not less than 16 mesh per inch and every screen door shall have a self closing device in good working condition. However, no such screens shall be required for a dwelling unit on a floor above the fourth floor. 54.10 Interior Structures No person shall occupy as owner - occupant or let to another for occupancy any multiple dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house, rooming unit, or portion thereof, for the purpose of living therein which does not comply with the following requirements: (1) Free From Dampness In every multiple dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house, and rooming unit cellars, basements, and crawl spaces shall be maintained reasonably free from dampness to prevent conditions conducive to decay or deterioration of the structure. (2) Structural Members The supporting structural members of every building used for human habitation shall be maintained structurally sound; that is,showing no evidence of deterioration and capable of bearing imposed loads in accordance with the provisions of the Building Code. -10- 19 044 (3) Interior Stairs and Railings (a) All interior stairs of every structure used for human habitation shall be maintained in sound condi- tion and good repair by replacing treads and risers that evidence excessive wear or are broken, warped or loose. Every inside stair shall be so constructed and maintained as to be safe to use and capable of supporting a load as determined by the provisions of the Building Code. (b) Every stairwell and every flight of stairs, which is more than two risers high, shall have hand rails or railings so located in accordance with the provi- sions of the Building Code. (c) Every hand rail or railing must be firmly fastened and must be maintained in good condition. Properly balustraded railings capable of bearing nor- mally imposed loads as determined by the Building Code shall be placed on the open portions of stairs, balconies, landings, and stairwells. (4) Bathroom Floors Every toilet room floor surface and bathroom floor surface shall be constructed and maintained so as to be substantially impervious to water and so as to permit such floor to be easily kept in a clean and sanitary condition. (5) Sanitation The interior of every structure used for human habitation shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition free from any accumulation of rubbish or garbage. Rubbish, garbage, and other refuse shall be properly kept inside temporary storage facilities as required under Section 54.11, paragraphs 10 & 11. (6) Insect and Rodent Harborage (a) Every owner of a multiple dwelling shall be responsible for the exterminati.oh of insects, rodents, vermin, or other pests whenever infestation exists in two (2) or more of the dwelling units, or in the shared or public parts of the structure. (b) The occupant of a dwelling unit in a multiple dwelling shall be responsible for such extermination within the unit occupied by him whenever his dwelling unit is the only one infested. see 1 97044 (c) Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this subsection, whenever infestation of rodents is caused by failure of the owner to maintain any multiple dwelling in a rodent proof condition, extermination of such rodents shall be the responsibility of the owner. 54.11 Basic Facilities No person shall occupy as owner occupant or let to another for occupancy any dwelling unit for the purpose of living, sleeping, cooking, or eating therein which does not comply with the following requirements: (1) Water Closet Every dwelling unit (except as provided in Section 54.11, Paragraph 4) shall contain within its walls a room, separate from the habitable rooms, which affords privacy and which is equipped with'a water closet. (2) Lavatory Every dwelling unit shall contain a lavatory, which, when a water closet is required, shall be in the same room with said water closet (except as provided in Section 54.11, Paragraph 4.) (3) Bathtub or Shower Every dwelling unit (except as provided in Section 54.11, Paragraph 4) shall contain,a room which affords privacy to a person in said room and which is equip- ped with a bathtub or shower. (4) Sharing Sanitary Facilities - Limitation The occupants of two or more dwelling units which are located in the same structure may share a single water closet, a single lavatory basin, and a single bathtub or shower if f V) The f a c The facilities to be "shared- afr@C:w and not more than one flogrl,' emav� of each dwelling unit witLou�goi� person or outside the st e l r; ies, to be/iharedAlre wittifn a oom nd-carer-a6es6ib'le,'tm tbbeoccupants,ts of l rougkV-an�owr t'iie ailing. unitn. 'anothe�^1 t niq pelis"rn or • ± i_ e the - arw — _ - -12- 197044 OThe total number of occupants sharing a single toilet does not exceed 8. 1 ' (5) Kitchen Sink Every dwelling unit shall contain a kitchen sink apart from the lavatory requirement in Section 54.11 Paragraph 2. (6) Connected to Water and Sewer System Every kitchen sink, lavatory basin, bathtub or shower and water closet required under the provisions of Sections 54.11 (1) to 54.11 (5) inclusive, shall be properly connected to either a public water and sewer system or to an approved private water and sewer system and supplied with hot and cold water. "\(7) Water Heating Facilities Every dwelling unit shall have supplied water heating facilities which are installed in an approved manner, properly maintained, and are properly connected with hot water lines required under Section 54.11, para- graph (6) and which are capable of heating water to such a temperature as to permit an adequate amount of water to be drawn at every required kitchen sink, lavatory basin, bathtub, shower, and laundry facility or other similar units at a temperature of not less than 110 degrees Fahrenheit at any time needed. (8) Heating Facilities Every building shall have heating facilities and the owner of said heating facilities shall be required to see that said heating facilities are properly instal- led, safely maintained and in good working condition, and that said facilities be capable of safely and adequately heating all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms located therein, to a temperature of at least an average of 70 degrees Fahrenheit with an outside temperature of -20 degrees Fahrenheit. The owner shall maintain a minimum average room temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit in all habit- able rooms including bathrooms and toilets at all times on the basis of -20 degrees Fahrenheit outside. (9) Operation of Heating Facility and Incinerator Every heating or water heating facility and inciner- ator must be installed and must operate in accordance with the requirements of the Building Code. -13- 197044 (10) Rubbish Storage Facilities Every multiple dwelling and every dwelling unit shall be supplied with approved containers and covers for storage of rubbish and the owner, operator or agent in control of such multiple dwelling shall be respon- sible for the removal of such rubbish. (11) Garbage Storage or Disposal Facilities Every multiple dwelling and every dwelling unit shall be supplied with an approved garbage disposal facil- ity. There s be installed and maintained therein an areqU e echanical arbage disposal unit (a mechanical sink grinder? in each unit or an inciner- ator unit to be approved by the City Architect in the structure for the use of the occupants of each dwelling unit. 54.12 Installation and Maintenance No person shall occupy as owner- occupant or let to another for occupancy any multiple dwelling, dwelling unit, room- ing house or rooming unit for the purpose of living, sleeping, cooking, or eating therein which does not comply with the following requirements: (1) Plumbing Fixtures In every multiple dwelling every water line, plumb- ing fixture, and drain shall be properly installed, connected and maintained in working order and must be kept free from obstructions, leaks and defects and capable of performing the function for which it was designed. All repairs and installations must be made in accordance with the provisions of the Building Code. (2) Plumbing Systems In every multiple dwelling every stack, waste, and sewer line shall be so installed and maintained as to function properly and kept free from obstructions, leaks and defects to prevent structural deterioration or a health hazard. All repairs and installations must be made in accordance with the provisions of the Building Code. (3) Heating Equipment Every space heating, cooking, and water heating de- vice located in a multiple dwelling shall be proper- ly installed, connected, maintained and capable of performing the function for which it was designed in accordance with the provisions of the Building Code. -14- 197044 (4) Electrical Outlets and Fixtures Every electrical outlet and fixture, as required in Section 54.14 (4), shall be installed, maintained and connected to the source of electric power in accordance with the provisions of the Building Code. (5) All Facilities and Equipment (a) All required equipment and all building space and parts in every multiple dwelling shall be con- structed and maintained so as to properly and safely perform their intended function in accordance with the provisions of the Building Code. (b) All housing facilities shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition so as not to breed in- sects and rodents or produce dangerous or offensive gases or odors. 54.13 Occupancy No person shall occupy or let to another for occupancy any dwelling unit for the purpose of living therein which does not comply with the following requirements: (1) Minimum Ceiling Height In calculating the floor area of habitable rooms only those portions of the floor area of a room having a clear ceiling height in excess of five (5) feet may be included. At least half of the floor area of any habitable room shall have a clear ceil- ing height of seven (7) feet or more.' However, nothing in this subsection shall be construed to permit dwelling units above the second floor of a frame building contrary to the provisions of the Building Code. (2). Required Space in Dwelling Units Every dwelling unit shall contain a minimum gross floor area of at least 150 square feet for the first occupant, at least 100 square feet for each of the next two occupants, and at least 75 square feet of gross floor area for each occupant thereafter, the floor area to be calculated on the basis of the total habitable room area. (3) Required Space in Sleeping Rooms In every dwelling unit of two or more habitable rooms, every room occupied for sleeping-purposes by -15- 197044 one or two adult occupants shall have a minimum gross floor area of at least 90 square feet. Every room occupied for sleeping purposes by three or more adult occupants shall have a minimum gross floor area of 45 square feet per occupant thereof. - (4) Sleeping Space in Cellars No space •in any cellar shall be used for sleeping purposes. (5) Access Limitation of Dwelling Unit to Commercial Uses No habitable room, bathroom or water closet compart- ment which is accessary to a dwelling unit shall open directly into or shall be used in conjunction with a food store, barber or beauty shop, doctor's or dentists's examination or treatment room or similar room used for public purposes. (6) Location of Bath and Second Sleeping Room No residence building or dwelling unit containing two or more sleeping rooms shall have such room arrangements that access to a bathroom or water closet compartment intended for use by occupants of more than one sleeping room can be had only by going through another sleeping room; nor shall room arrangements be such that access to a sleeping room can be had only by going through another sleeping room or a bathroom or a water closet compartment. (7) Occupancy of Dwelling Units Below Grade No dwelling unit partially below grade shall be used for living purposes unless N a Floors and walls are substantially water- tight; ' Total window area, total openable area and ceiling height are in accordance with this code; and (c) Required minimum window area of every habitable room is entirely above the grade of the ground adjoining such window area. 54.14 Light and Ventilation No person shall occupy as owner- occupant or let to another for occupancy any multiple dwelling, dwelling unit, room- ing house or rooming unit for the purpose of living there- in which does not comply with the following requirements: (1) Natural Light in Habitable Every habitable room shall -16- Rooms have at least one window 197044 of approved size facing directly to the outdoors or to a court. Minimum total window area measured be- tween stops for every habitable room shall be 10% of the floor area of such room. Whenever walls or other portions of like structures face a window of any room and such like obstructions are located less than 3 feet from the window and extend to a level above that of the ceiling of the room such a window shall not be deemed to face directly to the outdoors and shall not be included as contributing to the required minimum total window area. (2) Natural Light in Non - Habitable Rooms Every room, other than a habitable room, used or occupied by persons, except rooms with infrequent occupancy, shall be provided with one or more windows opening directly on a street or on a court or ventil- ating skylights conforming to the requirements,-'of this article; or such rooms shall be provided with an approved means of mechanical ventilation. Where the occupancy of the room is five (5) persons or greater, such ventilation shall be mechanical ventilation as prescribed in this section. (3) Light in Non - Habitable Work Space Every laundry, furnace room, and all similar non - habitable work space located in a structure used for human habitation shall have one (1) supplied electric light fixture available at all times. (4) Light in Public Halls and Stairways Every public hall multiple dwelling ly lighted at all least five lumens portion of the no ways. and inside stairway in every and rooming house shall be adequate - times with an illumination of at per square foot in the darkest rmally traveled stairs and passage- (5) Electric Outlets Required Where there is electric service available in the building or structure, every habitable room of a / multiple dwelling shall contain at least two (2) separate and remote) outlets and ceiling or wall -typ.e e ec ric fight fixture. Except in kitchens three (3) separate and remote wall -type electric conven- ience outlets, or two (2) such convenience outlets and one (1) ceiling or wall -type electric light fixture shall be required. Every public hall, water -17- 19 044 closet compartment, bathroom, laundry room or furnace room shall contain at_least one (1) electric light fixture. In addition to the electric light fixtures in every bathroom & laundry room there shall be provided at least one electric outlet. (6) Adequate Ventilation Every habitable room shall have at least one (1) window which can be easily opened or such other device as will adequately ventilate the room. •A total openable window area in every habitable room shall be equal to at least 50% of the minimum window area size required in Section 54.14 (1), except where there is provided mechanical ventilation in accord- ance with the provisions of the Building Code. (7) Ventilation and Light in Bathroom and Water Closet Every bathroom and water closet compartment shall comply with the light and ventilation requirements for habitable rooms contained in Section 54.14 (1) and (5), except that no window shall be required in bathrooms or water closet compartments equipped with an approved ventilation system. 54.15 Minimum Standards-for Safety from Fire No person shall occupy as owner - occupant or shall let to another for occupancy any multiple dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house, rooming unit, lodging house or lodging unit which does not comply with the applicable provisions of the Fire Prevention Ordinances of the City of Saint Paul and the following additional standards for safety from fire: (1) Exclusion of Residence Building from Storing Flam- mable Liquid No residence building or rooming unit shall be located within a building containing any establish- ment handling, dispensing or storing flammable liquids with a flash point of 110 degrees Fahrenheit as defined by the National Board of Fire Underwriters. (2) All requirements of the Building Code as to exits shall be complied with. (3) Wood Frame Multiple Dwellings --- -- No wood frami�;xiu -?;t -i e dwellin�� shal7� .be occupied- abopve thet second floor for living orasljej- �pu�r�posese�xyept ,wheree�iorgi��alscoen�s io±_ provided forpjs cccup nay.l ,hr, , the otig z�l const uctior rovid for sucfi occupancy orlwhere Bui dirg De artment records other mits we e issued const ction and dwel ng erected occ pied above t ab ve the second i� g ,shall not be 97044 competent evidence show t t per - prior to April 30, 1921 or such occupan y. No wooden m ti after Aril 30, 1921 s all be ze sec nd floor. An a tic located floo in any wooden ltiple dwell - use for living or eeping purposes. (4) Cooking and Heating Equipment All cooking and heating equipment, components, and accessories in every heating, cooking, and water heating device shall be maintained free from leaks and obstructions, and kept functioning properly so as to be free from fire, health, and accident hazards. All installations and repairs shall be made in accordance with the regulations of the Building Code. 54.16 Responsibilities of Occupants Relating to the Maintenance of Dwelling Units (1) Cleanliness Every occupant of a_ dwelling unit shall keep in a clean and sanitary condition that part of the dwell - unit, and premises thereof, which he occupies, controls, or uses. (2) Disposal of Rubbish Every occupant of a dwelling unit shall dispose of all his rubbish in a clean and sanitary manner by placing it in the rubbish containers required by Subsection 54.11 (10) of this ordinance. (3) Disposal of Garbage Every occupant of a dwelling unit shall dispose of his garbage in a clean and sanitary manner by placing it in the garbage disposal facilities or if such facilities are not available by removing all non - burnable matter and securely wrapping said garbage and placing it in tight metal garbage stora e containers as required by Subsection 54.11 ?11) of this ordinance. (4) Use and Operation of Supplied Plumbing Fixtures Every occupant of a dwelling unit shall keep the supplied plumbing fixtures therein clean and sani- tary and shall be responsible for the exercise of reasonable care in their proper use and operation. MGM I TiO4 4 (5) Installation and Care of Plumbing Fixtures Furnished by Occupant Every plumbing fixture furnished by the occupant shall be properly installed and -shall be maintained in good working condition, shall be clean and sanitary, and free from defects, leaks or obstruc- tions. 54.17 Rooming Houses No person shall operate a rooming house or shall occupy or let, to another for occupancy any rooming unit in any rooming house, except in compliance with the provisions of every section of this ordinance except as follows: (1) Water Closet, Hand Lavatory, and Bath Facilities At least one water closet, lavatory basin, and bathtub or shower, properly connected to an approved water and sewer system and in good working condition, shall be supplied for each eight (8) persons or fraction thereof residing within a rooming house including members of the operators family wherever they share the use of said facilities. All such facilities shall be so located within the residence building as to be directly accessible from a common hall or passageway to all persons sharing such facilities. Every lavatory basin and bathtub or shower shall be supplied with hot water at all times. (2) Minimum Floor Area For Sleeping Purposes Every room occupied for sleeping purposes by one or two persons shall contain at least ninety square feet of floor area, and every room occupied for sleeping purposes by three or more persons shall contain at least 45 square feet of floor area for each occupant thereof. (3) Bed Linen and Towels The operator of every rooming house shall change supplied bed linen and towels therein at least once each week, and prior to the letting of any room to another occupant. The operator shall be responsible for the maintenance of all supplied bedding in a clean and sanitary manner. (4) Shades, Drapes, etc. Every window of every rooming unit shall be supplied with shades, drawn drapes, or other devices or mater- ials which, when properly used, will afford privacy -20- I w O44 to the occupant of the rooming unit. 11763 (5) The operator of every rooming house shall be respon- sible for the sanitary maintenance of all walls, floors, and ceiling, and for the sanitary mainten- ance of every other part of the rooming house; and he shall be further responsible for the sanitary maintenance of the entire premises where the entire structure or building within which the rooming house is contained is leased or occupied by the operator. (6) Every water closet, flush urinal, lavatory basin and bathtub or shower required by Section 54.17, para- graph (1) shall be located within the rooming house within a room or rooms which: (a) Afford privacy and are separate from the habitable rooms; (b) Are accessible from a'common hall and without going outside the rooming house. 54.18 Enforcement Officer; Inspection of Dwellings and Premises; Service of Notices _ — _ ' -- — fi �� - — - -- lic bl rovisi ns (1) nforcenerkt- f icer:Ofl�ursuarit tottheugPp. �a� apt-, .ecalDle pro- of ther.Cfiaiteir of t6�eCi- ,Eyaof:(sgai4 Patin:, j_jtyha� 1 be,'the aul it duty of � th6 Oo�i4 Ms'iokit;ofL a k� _ , �er_eata�on, ana -Pi ?nd P r_ a Build�rigsra °rid a� fior` !zed gel? e!jdpt4t vesoto.enfo ce f p ed Y.�� ..e� dIpP.z4Y �.: �.; provisions of tii = drdinancea r is,�on -;of this,,&Uinar co- shallCbe bbns;�- UedTFsoaas to�prohi�i��t�'he�Co�ssioner; of � Lives Public"Safety;�the ;Gi�t3rpArchit(iLCA9f otlhe��ity of_a a'irit: Pauli For the Hea�lthi - ;ofjoer or: the? Chief, Lof the0, Fire; ,Depanent ; o� Park S the a�ithorize "d frepresent�4t�ivfes��;of �ny�oflth ) eforegoing city�Q, ifl- y ,r x oft j n ;ovi ions. ` of °this ordna ce officer -s-�from� e3iignci g�any7� E�h��_£�i„ lit. cer. oTprfl- -- - - -- - ioa; f- this- ordinance shall bcons_u d so as to prohibit the enforcement officer, the Com issioner of Publi Safety, the Ci Architect of t e City of Saint Paul, the Health Officer or the ief of the Fire Department; or t e authorized rep esenta- tives of any of the foreg ing City officer from enforcing any of the prov sions of this or finance. J The power conferred by th °s ordinance on he enforceme t officer, the C mmissioner of P lic Safety, t e City Architect of the City of S int Paul, the Health Officer o the Chief of th Fire Departmen ; or the authoriz d representativ s of any of th foregoing City o ficers shall be °n addition t the powers alre dy conferred upo them and shall of be construed a in any way limiting their powe s. -21- 197044 (2) Inspection of Dwellings: The enforcement officer shall be authorized to make or cause to be made inspections to determine the condition of dwelling units, rooming houses, rooming units, and premises in order to safeguard the health, safety, morals, and welfare .of the public. The enforcing officer or his designated representatives, shall be author- ized to enter any dwelling unit, rooming house, or premises at any reasonable time for the pti.rpose of performing his duties under this ordinance. The owner, operator, or occupant of every dwelling unit, rooming unit, or the person in charge thereof, shall give the enforcement officer free access to such dwelling unit, rooming unit on which it is located at all reasonable times for the purpose of such inspection, examination, and survey., It shall be unlawful for any person to refuse entr- ance or impede an inspector or officer of the Building Department, Fire Department, or Health'' Department in the performance of their duties and every such inspector or officer shall have the right to enter, examine, and survey all premises, g -rounds, erections, structures, dwellings, and buildings and" every part-thereof in the City at all reasonable times upon display of proper identification. (3) Access by Owner or Occupant Every occupant of a dwelling unit or rooining unit, shall give the owner or-operator thereof, or his agent or employee, access to any part of such dwell- ing unit, rooming unit, or its premises, st reason- able times for the purpose of effecting such inspec- tion and maintenance, making such re- pairs, or making such alterations as are necessary to comply with the provisions of this ordinance. (4) Service-of Notices Whenever the enforcement officer determines that there has been a violation, or that there are rea.son- able grounds to believe that there his been a viola- tion, of any provision of this ordinance, he shall give notice of such violatign or alleged violation to the person or persons,re4ponsible therefor. Such notice shall: (a) Be in writing; (b) Include a description of the real estate sufficient for identification; -22- 197044 (c) Specify the violation which exists and the remedial action required; (d) Allow a reasonable time for the performance of any act it requires; (e) Be served upon the record owner; provided, that such notice shall be deemed to be properly served upon such owner if a copy thereof is delivered to him personally or if not found by leaving a copy thereof at his usual place of abode, in the presence of someone in the family of suit- able age and discretion who shall be informed of the contents thereof, or by sending a copy thereof by registered mail with return receipt requested to his last known address, or, if the registered letter with the copy is returned with a receipt showing it has not been delivered to him, by post- ing a copy thereof in a conspicuous place in or about the dwelling affected by the notice. In case such order is not promptly complied with, the enforcement officer may request the Corporation Counsel to institute an appropriate action or proceeding at law or in equity against the person responsible for said violation ordering him (t) to restrain, correct or remove such viola- tion or the execution of work thereon; (b) to restrain or correct the erection, installation, or alteration of; (c) to require the removal of; or (d) to prevent the occupation or use of said build- ing, structure, or part thereof erected, constructed, installed or altered in violation of, or not in compliance with the provisions of this code, or in violation of a plan or specification under which ap roval, permit or certificate was issued, or (e� to enforce the penalty provisions of Section ! ';& of this Code.. 54.19 Condemnation of Multiple Dwellings or Dwelling Units as Dangerous Structures or as Unfit for Human Habitation. (1) Dan erous Structures - Condemnations it e a or par o any ui ing or structure (including among others a fence, billboard or sign) or the equipment for the operation of said building or structure (including among others the heating plant, plumbing, electric wiring, moving stairways, elevators and fire extinguishing apparatus) shall, in the opinion of the enforcement officer be found to be in an unsafe condition - dangerous to life, limb,'or property he shall proceed to have the same condemned pursuant to the applicable provision of the Legislative Code, Section 1.07, pertaining to dangerous structures. -23- (2) Condemnation of Multiple Dwe Units as Unfit for Human Hab 197044 or Dwellin ation. Whenever the enforcement officer finds that any multiple dwelling or dwelling unit constitutes a hazard to the health, safety or welfare of the occupants or to the public because it lacks main- tenance, or is dilapidated, insanitary, vermin - infested or rodent - infested or because it lacks the sanitary facilities or equipment or otherwise fails to comply with the provisions of this ordinance but the same have not yet reached such state of complete disrepair as to be proceeded against by condemna- tion as a dangerous structure as hereinbefore provided he may condemn such dwelling or dwelling unit as unfit for human habitation. and if any dwelling or any part thereof is occupied by more occupants than provided by this ordinance, or is erected, altered or occupied contrary to law, such multiple dwelling shall be deemed an unlawful structure and the enforcement officer may cause such dwelling to be vacated. It shall be unlawful to again occupy such dwelling until it or its occupation, as the case may beg has been made to conform to the law. (3) Placarding of Condemned Multiple Dwelling Any multiple dwelling condemned as "UNFIT FOR HUMAN HABITATION" shall be posted with a placard of con- demnation by enforcement officer. The placard of condemnation shall include the following: (a) name of City; (b) the name of the authorized department having jurisdiction; (c) the chapter and section of the ordinance under which it is issued; (d) an order that the dwelling or dwelling unit when vacated must remain vacant until the provisions of the order are complied with and the order to vacate is withdrawn; (e) the date that the placard of condemnation is posted; (f) a statement of the penalty for defacing or removal of the placard. (4) Service of Notice of Condemnation Whenever the enforcement officer has condemned a multiple dwelling as unfit for human habitation, he shall give notice to the owner of such condemna- tion and placarding of the multiple dwelling as unfit for human habitation. Such notice shall: (a) be in writing; (b) include a description of the real estate sufficient for identification; -24- (5) (6) 97044 (c) include a statement of a reason or reasons why it is being issued; (d) include a description of the repairs and improvements required to bring the condemned multiple dwelling into compliance with the provisions of this ordinance; (e) a statement of time to cmrrect the conditions (such time shall not be less than 5 days nor more than 20 da s from posting date except in cases of emergency); a statement of time when occupants must vacate the dwelling unit (not less than 24 hours or more than 30 days except in cases of emergency; (g) service of notice of condemnation shall be as follows: 1. By delivery to the owner personally, or by leaving the notice at the usual place of abode of the owner with a person of suitable age and discre- tion, ,or 2. By depositing in the United States Post Office, the notice, addressed to the owner at his last known address with postage prepaid thereon, or 3. By posting and keeping posted for 24 hours a copy of said notice in placard form in a conspicu- ous place on the condemned premises. Vacation of Condemned and Placarded Multiple Dwelling. Any multiple dwelling which has been condemned and placarded as unfit for human habitation by the enforcement officer shall be vacated within a reasonable time as required by the enforcement officer, and it shall be unlawful for any owner or operator to let to any person for human habitation said multiple dwelling or dwelling unit; and no person shall occupy any multiple dwelling unit which has been condemned and placarded by the enforcement officer after the date set forth in the placard of condemnation. Condemned Multiple Dwel nate be Occuoied No multiple dwelling which has been condemned and placarded as unfit for human habitation shall again be used for human habitation until written approval is secured from the enforcement officer. Enforcement officer shall remove such placard whenever the defect or defects upon which the condemnation and placarding action were based have been eliminated. -25- 197044 (7) Placard to be Removed only by Enforcing Officer. No person shall deface or remove the placard from any multiple dwelling or dwelling unit which has been condemned and placarded as unfit for human habitation. Such placard shall only be removed by the enforcement officer. (By Report of Condemnation to Chief Health Office Chief of the Fire Prevention Bureau. The enforcement officer shall furnish a copy of each condemnation notice to the Chief Health Off- icer and the Chief of the Fire Prevention Bureau. Section 3. 54.20 Conflict with other Ordinances. Conflict with other Ordinances except as provided in Section 54.4. In any case where a provision of this ordinance is found to be in conflict with a provision of any zoning, building, fire, safety, or health ordinance or code of this City existing on the effective date of this ordinance, the provision which establishes the higher standard for the promotion and protection of the health and safety of the people shall prevail. In any case where a provision of this ordinance is found to be in conflict with a provision of any other ordin- ance or code of this City existing on the effective date of this-ordinance which establishes a lower stand- ard for the promotion and protection of the health and safety of the people, the provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed to prevail, and such other ordinances or codes are hereby declared to be repealed to the extent that they may be found in conflict with this ordinance. Section 4. 54.21 Severability If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance would be declared invalid for any reason whatsoever, such decision shall not affect the remaining portions of this ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect; and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable. -26- 197044 Section 5. 54.22 This ordinance shall be deemed a part of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, and shall be incorporated there- in and givenan appropriate chapter and /or section num- ber at the time of the next revision of said Legisla- tive Code. Section 6, 54.23 This ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty days after its passage, approval and publication. Section 7. 54.24 Administrative Liability No officer, agent, or employee of the City of Saint Paul shall render himself personally liable for any damage that may accrue to persons or property as a result of any act required or permitted in the dis- charge of his duties under this ordinance. No person who institutes, or assists in the prosecution of, a criminal proceeding under this code shall be liable in damages therefor unless he acted with actual malice and without reasonable grounds for believing that the person accused or prosecuted was guilty of an unlawful act or omission. Any suit brought against any officer, agent, or employee of the City of Saint Paul, as a result of any act required or permitted in the dis- charge of his duties under this ordinance, shall be defended by the Corporation Counsel until the final determination of the proceedings therein. Section 8. 54.25 Penalty for Violation Every person, firm, or corporation who shall violate any provision of this ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $100.00 or by imprison- ment for not to exceed 90 days. Each days continuance' of the violation of this ordinance after due notice has been served in accordance with the terms and provisions of Subsection 54.18 of this ordinance shall be deemed a separate offense. ,Section 9. 54.26 Saving Clause This ordinance shall not affect violations of any other ordinance, code or regulation of the City of Saint Paul -27- SECTION 2 54.8 Exterior Property Areas . . . . . . . . . 7 - 8 Page No. SECTION 1 - DECLARATION OF POLICY . . . . . . . . . . 1 thru 7 54.1 Purpose of Ordinance . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . 8 54.2 Legislative Finding of Fact . . . . . . . 1 - 2 54.3 Applicability and Scope . . . . . . . . 2 . . 8 - 10 54.4 Pre - existing Multiple Dwel�ings . . . . . 2 2. 54.5 Short Title of Ordinance . . ... . . . . . 2 - 3 54.6 Existing Remedies . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . 10 54.7 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 7 SECTION 2 54.8 Exterior Property Areas . . . . . . . . . 7 - 8 1. Sanitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2. Grading and Drainage . . . . . . . . . 8 3. Free from Noxious Weeds . . . . . . . 8 4. Insect and Rodent Harborage . . . . . 8 5. Accessory Structures . . . . . . . . . 8 54.9 Exterior Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 10 1. Foundations,_Walls and Roof . . . . . 8 2. Stairs, Porches, and Railings . . . . 9 3. Windows, Doors and Hatchways . . . . . 9 4. Screening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 54.10 Interior Structures. . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 12 1. Free from Dampness . . . . . . . . . . 10 2. Structural Members . ... . . . . . . . 10 3. Interior Stairs and Railings . . . . . 11 4. Bathroom Floors. . . . . . . . . . . . 11 5. Sanitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 6. Insect and Rodent Harborage . . . . 11 54:11 Basic Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 - 14 1. Water Closet . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 2. Lavatory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 3. Bathtub or Shower . . . ... . . . . 12 4. Sharing Sanitary Facilities - Limitation. . . . . . . . . . . 12 - 13 5. Kitchen Sink . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 6. Connected to Water $ Sewer System. . 13 7. Water Heating Facilities.. . . . . . 13 8. Heating Facilities . . . . . . . . . 13 9. Operation of Heating Facility and Incinerator. . . . . . . . . . . 13 10. Rubbish Storage Facilities . . . . . 14 11. Garbage Storage or Disposal Facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 54.12 Installation and Maintenance . . . . . . 14 - 15 1. Plumbing Fixtures. . . . . . . . . . 14 2. Plumbing Systems . . . . . . . . . . 14 3. Heating Equipment. . . . . . . . . . 14 4. Electrical Outlets and Fixtures. . . 15 5. All Facilities & Equipment . . . . . 15 54.13 Occupancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 - 16 1. Minimum Ceiling Height . . . . . . . 15 2. Required Space in Dwelling Units . 15 3. Required Space in Sleeping Rooms . 15 - 16 4. Sleeping Space in Cellars. . . . . . 16 5. Access Limitation of Dwelling Unit to Commercial Uses . . . . . . . . . 16 6. Location of Bath & Second Sleeping Room . . 16 7. Occupancy of Dwelling Units Below Grade . . 16 54.14 Light and Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 - 18 1. Natural Light in Habitable Rooms 16 - 17 2. Natural Light in Non - habitable Rooms . . . 17 3. Light in Non - habitable Work Space . 17 4. Light in Public Halls and Stairways . . . . 17 5. Electric Outlets Required . . . . . . . . . 17 - 18 6. Adequate Ventilation. . . . . . . . . . . . 18 7. Ventilation and Light in Bathroom and Water Closet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 54.15 Minimum Standards for Safety From Fire . . . . 18 - 19 1. Exclusion of Residence Building from Storing Flammable Liquid. . . . . . . . . . 18 2. All Requirements of the Building Code as to Exits shall be complied with ,. . . . . . 18 3. Wood Frame Multiple Dwellings . . . . . . 18 - 19 4. Cooking and Heating Equipment . . . . . . . 19 54.16 Responsibilities of Occupants Relating to the Maintenance of Dwelling Units . . . . . . . . . 19 - 20 1. Cleanliness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 2. Disposal of Rubbish. . . . . . . . . . . . 19 3. Disposal of Garbage . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 4. Use and Operation of Supplied Plumbing Fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 5. Installation and Care of Plumbing Fixtures Furnished by Occupant . . . . . . . . . . . 20 54.17 Rooming Houses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 1. Water Closet, Hand Lavatory, & Bath Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 2. Minimum Floor Area For Sleeping Purposes. 20 3. Bed Linen and Towels . . . . . . . . . . . 20 4. Shades, Drapes, etc. . . . ._. . . . . . . 20 5. Sanitary Maintenance of Walls, Floors, Ceilings, etc . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . 21 6. Location of Water Closet, Flush Urinal, Lavatory Basin, and Bathtub or Shower. . . 21 54.18 Enforcement . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 - 23 1. Enforcement Officer . . . . . . . . . . . 21 2. Inspection of Dwellings. . . . . . . . . . 22 3. Access by Owner or Occupant. . ... . . . . 22 4. Service of Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 - 23 54.19 Condemnation of Multiple Dwellings and Dwelling Units as Dangerous Structures or as Unfit for Human Habitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 - 26 1. Dangerous Structures - Condemnations . . . . 23 2. Condemnation of Multiple Dwellings or Dwelling Units as Unfit for Human Habitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 3. Placarding of Condemned Multiple Dwelling. 24 4. Service of Notice of Condemnation. . . . . 24 - 25 5. Vacation of Condemned and Placarded Multiple Dwelling . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 6. Condemned Multiple Dwellings are not to be Occupied until Defects are Eliminated . 25 7. Placard to be Removed only by Enforcing Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 8. Report of Condemnation to Chief Health Officer and Chief of the Fire Prevention Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 SECTION 3.- 54.20 Conflict with Other Ordinances . . . . . . . 26 SECTION 4 - 54.21 Severability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 I F SECTION 5 - 54.22 This Ordinance is a part of the Saint Paul Legislative Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 SECTION 6 54.23 Effective date of this Ordinance. . . . . . . 27 SECTION 7 - 54.24 Administrative Liability. . . . . . . . . . . 27 SECTION 8 - 54.25 Penalty for Violation . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 SECTION 9 - 54.26 Saving Clause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 - 28 a VI FABLE OF CONTENTS Pale No. SECTION 1 - DECLARATION OF POLICY . . . . . . . . . . 1 thru 7 54.1 Purpose of Ordinance . . . . . . . . . . . 1 54.2 Legislative Finding of Fact . . . . . . . 1 - 2 54.3 Applicability and Scope . . . . . . . . . 2 54.4 Pre - existing Multiple Dwellings . . . . . 2 54.5 Short Title of Ordinance . . . . . . . . . 2 - 3 54.6 Existing Remedies . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 54.7 Definitions .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 7 , SECTION 2 - 54.8 Exterior Property Areas . . . . . . . . . 7 - 8 1. Sanitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2. Grading and Drainage . . . . . . . . . 8 3. Free from Noxious Weeds . . . . . . . 8 4. Insect and Rodent Harborage . . . . . 8 5. Accessory Structures . . . . . . . . . 8 54.9 Exterior Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 10 1. Foundations, Walls and Roof 8 2. Stairs, Porches, and Railings . . . . 9 3. Windows, Doors and Hatchways . . . . . 9 4. Screening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 54.10 Interior Structures. . . . . . . . . . . . 10 -'12 1. Free from Dampness . . . . . . . . . . 10 2. Structural Members . . . . . . . . . . 10 3. Interior Stairs and Railings . . . . . 11 4. Bathroom Floors. . . . . . . . . . 11 c . 5. Sanitation . . , . . , , > > , . . . 11 6. Insect and Rodent Harborage 54:11 Basic Facilities . , . . . . . . , . . , 12 - 14 1. Water Closet . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 2. Lavatory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 3. Bathtub or Shower . . . . . . . . . 12 4. Sharing Sanitary Facilities - Limitation, . . . . . , . . . 12 - 13 5. Kitchen Sink . . , . . . . . . . . . 13 6. Connected to Water & Sewer System. . 13 7. Water Heating Facilities . . . . . 13 8. Heating Facilities . . . . . . . . . 13 9, Operation of Heating Facility and Incinerator. . . . . . , . . . . 13 10. Rubbish Storage Facilities . . . . . 14 11. Garbage Storage or Disposal Facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 54.12 Installation and Maintenance . . . . . . 14 - 15 1. Plumbing Fixtures. . . . . , . . . . 14 2. Plumbing Systems . . . . . . . . . . 14 3. Heating Equipment. . . . . . . , . . 14 4. Electrical Outlets and Fixtures. . . 15 5. All Facilities & Equipment . . . , . 15 54.13 Occupancy, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 15 - 16 1> Minimum Ceiling Height . . . , . . . 15 2. Required Space in Dwelling Units . . 15 3, Required Space in Sleeping Rooms . . 15 - 16 4. Sleeping Space in Cellars. . . . . . 16 5. Access Limitation of Dwelling Unit to Commercial Uses . . . . . . . . . 16 6. Location of Bath & Second Sleeping Room . . 16 7. Occupancy of Dwelling Units Below Grade . . 16 54.14 Light and Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 - 18 1. Natural Light in Habitable Rooms . . . . . 16 - 17 2. Natural Light in Non - habitable Rooms . . . 17 3. Light in Non - habitable Work Space . . . . . 17 4. Light in Public Halls and Stairways . . . . 17 5. Electric Outlets Required . . . . . . . . . 17 - 18 6. Adequate Ventilation. . . . . . . . . . . . 18 7. Ventilation and Light in Bathroom and Water Closet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 54.15 Minimum Standards for Safety From Fire . . . . 18 - 19 1. Exclusion of Residence Building from Storing Flammable Liquid. . . . . . . . . . 18 2. All Requirements of the Building Code as to Exits shall be complied with . . . . . . 18 3. Wood Frame Multiple Dwellings . . . . . . . 18 - 19 4. Cooking and Heating Equipment . . . . . . . 19 54.16 Responsibilities of Occupants Relating to the Maintenance of Dwelling Units . . . . . . . . .. 19 - 20 1. Cleanliness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 2. Disposal of Rubbish. . . . . . . . . . . . 19 3. Disposal of Garbage . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 4. Use and Operation of Supplied Plumbing Fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . •. . . . . . 19 5. Installation and Care of Plumbing Fixtures Furnished by Occupant . . . . . . . . . . . 20 54.17 Rooming Houses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 1. Water Closet, Hand Lavatory, & Bath Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 2. Minimum Floor Area For Sleeping Purposes. . 20 3. Bed Linen and Towels . . . . . . . . . . . 20 4. Shades, Drapes, etc. . . . ._. . . . . . . 20 5. Sanitary Maintenance of Walls, Floors, Ceilings, etc . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . 21 6. Location of Water Closet, Flush Urinal, Lavatory Basin, and Bathtub or Shower. 21 54.18 Enforcement . . . . . ' . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 - 23 1. Enforcement Officer . . . . . . . . . . . 21 2. Inspection of Dwellings. . . . . . . . . . 22 3. Access by Owner or Occupant. . . > . . . . 22 4. Service of Notices . . . . . . . . . . . 22 - 23 54.19 Condemnation of Multiple Dwellings and Dwelling Units as Dangerous Structures or as Unfit for Human Habitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 - 26 1. Dangerous Structures - Condemnations . . . . 23 2. Condemnation of Multiple Dwellings or Dwelling Units as Unfit for Human Habitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 3. Placarding of Condemned Multiple Dwelling. 24 4. Service of Notice of Condemnation. . . . . 24 - 25 5. Vacation of Condemned and Placarded Multiple Dwelling . . , . . . . . . . . . 25 6. Condemned Multiple Dwellings are not to be Occupied until Defects are Eliminated . 25 7. Placard to be Removed only by Enforcing Officer . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . 26 8. Report of Condemnation to Chief Health Officer and Chief of the Fire Prevention Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 SECTION 3.- 54.20 Conflict with Other Ordinances . . . . . . . . 26 SECTION 4 - 54.21 Severability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 SECTION 5 - 54.22 This Ordinance is a part of the Saint Paul Legislative Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 SECTION 6 54.23 Effective date of this Ordinance. . . . . . . 27 SECTION 7 - 54.24 Administrative Liability. . . . . . . . . . . 27 SECTION 8 - 54.25 Penalty for Violation . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 SECTION 9 - 54.26 Saving Clause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 - 28 ease, 1- 2-- �,- Z We must not allow anymore time to elapse. As Mayor of Saint Paul, I recognize the great value to our community of a Housing Code. The council also recognizes the benefits which will agcAue from the adoption a such a code. As the result of recent meetings at which time objections were raised, our housing committee which City Architect, Alfred Schroeder is t-he chdirman, has reconsidered changes in the code -- and after discussion with representatives of the Federal government, this committee is proposing certain changes in the code. So that all of us present in the council this morning- -will know what the code now consits of -- I would like to ask City Architect, Schroeder to explain these proposed changes. The council at this time wihhes to hear everyone who wants to express an opinion on the Housing Code -- however so that we may procedd in an orderly manner - -we would request those who are entirely opposed to ceYtain sections of the proposed code to express their thoughts next and thirdly -- we will listenhose whlo are in favor of 117, 1 ea- �e, 3 -3 -3 -3 the Housing Code. In order that this hearing may be run in an orderly fashion I would like to request the ppeakers limit their discussion periods to five minutes - -. ' Duplb.t. to Printer �. r � nr PRESENTED BY Y Attest: � J 'ORDINANCE COUNCIL FILE NO. 197044 ORDINANCE NO. / / 3' An ordinance regulating the maintenance; use and occupancy of multiple dwellings or structures And premises in the City of Saint Paul to protect the public health, safety; and welfare by establish- ing minimum standards governing basic equipment and facilities, physical condition. maintenance, And oc- cupancy and use of such multiple (three or more units) dwellinnggs, premises and . ,structures; providing for the regulation of such multiple dwellings; providing for administration, enforcement, and penalties for viola- tion thereof. THE COUW IL OF THE CITY OIL SAINT PAUL DOES ORDAIN: Section 1. Declaration of Policy 54.1 The purpbse of this ordinance is to protect the public health, safety and welfare by entotinq a Housing Code which% (1) Establishes minimum standards for basic equipment and facilities; for light, ventila- tion, apace hosting and sanitary facilities, for safety from fire; for space, use and lo- cation; for safe and sanitaryjlnaintenance for cooking equt3,pment; of all multiple dwell- ings now in existence or hereafter construct- ed. ' (2) Determine the responsibilities of owners, operators and occupants of multiple dwellings. (3) Provides for administration, enforcement and penalties. ; 4.2 The Council finds t Wink 1 Mr. Presi nt (Dillon) City Clerk 1M 12-57 .0m. 8 There exist in the City of Saint Paul struc- tures used for human habitaatton, which are now, or may become in the future, substandard with respect to structure, equipment, or mainten- ance.,. Nays i nwl"" to Prints r J ORDINANCE lwo!4 PRESENTED BY COUNCIL FILE NO, ORDINANCE NO, existing prior to the of f eettve date of this ,ordi- nance, and such violation shall be governed and shall continue to be punishable to the full extent of the law under the prov1sians of those ordin6nces, codes, or regulations in effect at the time the violation was committed. oSS Yeas Councilmen Coll Nays Passed by the DeCourcy Holland Mortinson In Favor Peterson plwbm . -- � gainst Mr. President f Approved: Attest: vv��l City blerk Mayor 1M 12 -57 Qw�s. 8 - s Mcuviet Al, . N lClt.f' t_ 1005 Avenue, Saint Mayor George Vavoulis : City Hall z d Court House St. Paul 2; Minnesota Dear Mayor Vavoulis: Re: Housing Cod As it is very difficult to rent property why do you think it is necessary to have 1 960 z .7 Eaui mjr [ ? R„� ' l41, , I have already %.d two unfair situations on my proper due to the City Inspectors. If the present Housing" Code is passed, and the City Inspectors are allowed to order labor done on property, we landlords may be in qr an unfair deal. My-experience has been that the City Inspector will favor the laboring group. In 1955 I had a new boiler installed in a building I own, located at'255-257 University Avenue, by Steve Ethier & Son, Altho, the Heating Inspector, Mr. Sdimidt, said the job was okey, several plumbing and heating men advised it had been incorrectly installed, aid (D uldn't possibly heat the building satisfactorily. After two years of tenants' complaints, and not getting any co- operation from the City Inspector, nor the Heating Installer, I had another Plumbing & Heating Company oo *pletely revise the job. After this work was completed, aid another pump added, the Yr ating condition improved. However, I not only had -to pay an enormous amount to the second contractor to revise the job, but had a large legal fee. If the City Heating Inspector had know his job, or been fair to me, he would have ordered the first heating company to revise the job without the additional expense and grief to me. As the taxes and assessments on this property are very high, I cannot afford another mistake by City Inspectors. The other unnecessary expense is the curbing and sidewalk at my home at 1005 Selby Avenue. The old curbing was in better condition when it was removed than the new curbing at the pressi t time. The old sidewalk was also in good condition. Altho, I reT ested that both the old curb and sidewalk not be removed, my requ est was disregarded. Since the, new curbing has been installed, I have been deprived of adequate parking space in front of my house, m d I have to pay for this disadvantage. In view of these two cases, I do not feel that City Inspectors are qualified to give landlords advice. Why should my property be inspected when it was all built in accordance with the building Code? Your kind consideration, will be appreciated, Re�s/pectflilly yours, P. S. Have you noticed the "for rent" ads in the Newspaper? a� HOUSING AND HOME FINAN,CE.AGENCY -; 0 OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL'AD MINIS TRATOR' 105 Weet Addms Street = Chicago 3, Illinois - REGION IV __ - r � • ._.' -: to _ _ — YAYOW Of 04 City iii' Oa, Nr 40 thii 090 hUrOdO - _ _ �x�d, ��. �� ►� that _tia�► �� tbq px�p��ed �fan.o�g : ''- - = _ G _ $t. i ` 0 fie mat i w aim of _ tbt a araiw ; #.hs d�rl i c th! prd�► �dfi, 310" fro*, om' f� : s_ ot- ien, 54*4# th prop�i d s tiyxx. e intiiixr. tbo0a ttaxAUWds.' ge t].�.y wnoid�etd tsrcr rg fer" . oi�titb f #�doqua c�onft o 'ab3 Yig _ 4 is 1�$a tiolr - bui3.cit, o be ' *#Oq .i►d. *w cbmiL n l ; o -of this pods i mid. ro s iaai 4 = - _ �» id_ h ® r 04. stin o td pft � 074�r - �g t di# miow obt�a 4 ,at tbio ti. i provUw li�f'�,c9.®tat new ' = 'i► *0";b #1 tb : o r nfot�c eA per+ pi f ' ai ty l Boat -:lls `i biz 44166 -' a" of, b . $�►n b p�'oto> d Il�id _ - *i"Ic JA - grto' yregtalatiob1 cs4i for imutution Of & poi'- - . i•.. .,';, ^ -_ a�1 itti gt`ouP .dr .00tt:.:idtli �raprfrit3.can .. , app; 1" �.tit3 a#ie`�ji�cte�S7i�= iiaerr►Nt+ - a6riNM - 6t.`6 o. WM0 , fox d� tb xoi�p fir_ gooasittee #tiob y bra dining tbs- epp].i o0iUty Dodo td goiPeY` =i I: i;stjij diL2; ling- = . dsil ltje. 3 6pt 'tz tai thsia� Vill.• "t0�_ `fir the quioti k4 � r �.1lg.: ths.. di.ec�.a+l�lo>�_ �4at �i�uxy T F'- _ .- - •^ _ ` . - _ , - y yob _. JiL Aargib - if otrato>F , _ _ - aj, [' 0-"� Housing statement to the council: ,A k of the a44TWf-ma jor cities across the nation have a Housing Code. Our fine City_ of Saint Paul is one of the very few major communities in the country that does not have a Housing Code. The main purpose of a Housing Code is to provide minimum protection for the public health and safety and to prevent areas of blight and detoriation. At a meeting between city officials, representatives of the Federal Housing Authority and members of other civic organizations on Tuesday of this week -- it was conclusively proved to me that this proposed Housing Code which is before us this morning -- establishes bendf its for all of out citizensb,,, �-#, �] P#4 b1i t, �. It is designed for all the people and cannot selfishly be limited to any one individual - -but must be for the betterment of the community as a whole. Work on this Housing Code oovers a period of nearly five years. q" k'_4 'O" a1 n Today -we have arrived at the point where v'a m� ^^i Sion. Gr s lsS ,, b v/ � d,, t- Cc r JAMES H. BOYD ATTO R N EY AT LAW 2400 N. KELLER PARKWAY AT ARCADE ST. PAUL 17, MINN. IVANHOE 4 -2260 City Cori'cil of St. Paul Mayor Dillon Honorable Sirs: Re: Proposed Housing Ordinance Petition for 30 day stay. This proposed ordinance says in effect that it is unhealthy for a family to wash their hands in a sink, bathe in a wash tub or heat water on a cook stove. This ordinance forces the apartment owner to furnish a private labatory, toilet, a bath tub and hot water equipment. This ordinance requires a private bath for each apartment and at the same time, says eight roomers may use one bath. If it is healthy for eight roomers to use one bath, why couldn't eight people from several apartment units also use one bath. There is no present public health problem due to bath sharing. It is common knowledge that hundreds of different people in Hotels, Court Houses, Schools, Churches, Theatres, Hospitals, Oil Stations etc., use a common toilet or bath or lavatory throughout the nation, with the approval of health officers everywhere. Private baths are good in themselves but the Council of St. Paul has not the authority to require them under their Police Powers unless they can prove, sharing bath is a threat to the Public Health, safety or We] lfare . This ordinance sets up minimum requirements for electrical work, heating, plumbing_etc. which are unreasonable, excessive and very costly, and which would therefore necessarily cause the raising of rents. It could easily take 10 years for the present force of building labor to com- plete this gigantic remodeling job. This ordinance requires mechanical incinerator for buildings which originally were built strictly in accordance with plans and specifications and inspected during construction and approved by the City Architects office. Many low income families can not afford all these modern equipments, but prefer to wash their hands in a sink, share baths, heat water on stoves etc. and pay low rent, stand on their own feet, pay for raising their families from their own efforts and in dignity, rather than sink to asking the welfare to support them, and I say they have a right to do so, without interference from this council. Many owners of apartments could not even borrow funds to defray the exorbinate costs of new building equipment required by this ordinance, . , \, JAMES H. BOYD ATTO R N EY AT LAW 2400 N. KELLER PARKWAY AT ARCADE ST. PAUL 17, MINN. IVANHOE 4 -2860 City Council of St. Paul Page 2 also have mortgage,interest and principal payments to make monthly, and many small mortgageA owners, with their life savings invested in an apartment building could not make their payments and would loose everything and be forced upon charity to live out'their few remaining years. This is fact, not fancy. Many well informed citizens feel that this ordinance was inspired by and prepared by a powerful minority.,, well organized group, who will stand to profit by the millons of dollars apartment owners would be forced to spend in order to meet the exorbinate and unnecessary demands of this ordinance. This v&&&er►s, illy conceived unjust ordinance empowers enforcement officers, after notice and when in their judgement, a violation exists, to placard an apartment building with a sign reading "Unfit for Habitation" and also stating the tenants must vacate in 1 to 30 days - (This alone could destroy the apartment as an income and force foreclosure) - This ordinance should not be effective in 30 days as required - It should not be less than one year. This ordinance also carries a fine of $100.00 per day, $3,000.00 per month or 836,500.00 if violation lasted a year. Owners of rental Real Estate have been independent and self supporting and have never asked our Government for a subsidy as has the Farmer and Union Labor etc. We suffered unjustly under OPA with frozen rents after prices and wages were freed. We are over taxed paying an unjust share of running our Government - we are forced to compete with Government financed public housing unjustly and our vacancy percentage continues to increase. We are threatened by greater taxes from independent school district amendment, and must ward off the threat of open occupancy, and building and housing cod6. We have been the whipping boy too long. This ordinance should not be railroaded through May 25th. We respectfully request that a 30 day stay be given to allow the various vitally interested organizations etc., time to properly study, report and recommend betterments to this very important ordinance. This would allow the Council time to appoint a representative committee to formulate recommendation's and have your Legal Department report to you. Respectfully submitted, t! / r' REGION IV HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE AGENC U j OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR 105 West Adams Street Chicago 3, Illinois Honorable Joseph E. Dillon Mayor of the City of St. Paul 347 City Hall and Court House St. Paul 2, Minnesota Dear Mayor Dillon: ' April 25, 1960 ,V tAAYOV' ire MAY 9 _ 0 Be:. Recertification of Workable Program for Community Improvement As you knows the request for recertification of St. Paulas.Workable Program is under review in this office. The last recertification expired on May Is 1960. We cannot recertify the- T%brkable Program until an adequate Housing Code has been adopted for St. Paul. It should be mentioned that, until a Workable Program is recertified, St. Paul cannot receive approval of any new Urban Renewal Survey and Planning Applications, Annual Contributions Contracts for low -rent Public Housing nor Certifications of Need under the FHA 221 Program. In line with your request that we make an informal preliminary review of the draft housing code, I hope the comments below will aid you in your desire to develop a satisfactory Housing .Code for St. Paul. This code would be applicable, if adopted, only to multiple dwellings (defined in the ordinance as any residence building containing three or more dwelling units and rooming houses containing six or more rooming_ units). Existing_multiple dwellings are not required to comply with the standards set forth as to (a) floor space, (b) window areas (c) number of exits and (d) room arrangements. Actually, the standards in the body of the - ordinance are in them- selves comprehensive and, if made applicable to all types of housing would be, with two exceptions, adequate for the prevention and elimination of blight. - The exceptions are: (1) sharing of a bath is permitted by two or more dwelling units with up to eight occupants where such units were created prior to June 7, 1930; and (2) cellars may be used as habitable space, except for sleeping purposes. r According to the draft code, nursing, rest and convalescence homes are to be regulated by applicable municipal and state law. The October 1953 edition of the State Law (which is the latest edition Honorable Joseph E, Dillon 2 available in our files) seems to be adequate for these purposes. ,We do not have a -copy of the municipal ordinance relating to nursing,2 rest and convalescence. homes nor do we have the ordinance relating to hotels and motels. Inasmuch as Community Plan Report No. 2,!IHousing," published by the City Planning Board of St, Paul indicates that 72.percent of all dwelling units (census definition) structures containing one or two unitsy it seems clear that the tandards of the housing code should be made applicable to all existing dwellings and dwelling units. If we may be of any further assistance- to you in this „matter, please, _ - do not hesitate tocall upon us. ” Very truly yours, { ohn P. McCollum _. {= egional'A dministrator - Commissioner Holland moves to amend Council File 197044 (Hous- ing Code) by deleting from the first line in Section 54.11, sub - section (4), titled Sharing Sanitary Facilities -- Limita- tions, the words "or more" so that this line will read: "The occupants of two dwelling units shall" -- 1 He further moves that Section 54.13, sub - section (4) be deleted and the following wording substituted: 11(4) Habitable Rooms in Cellars No space in any cellar shall be used for habitable purposes." , r a .• as L • `'_ _ S _ • - ! _ _ - •"� •-L Ste_ - • C- S'"- ri"a i'r '• �r� _ f - - ',.. .. .. �• $_ an A � ... �. - _' F��;''�i � yt. 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HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE ADMINISTRATORIS WORKABLE PROGRAM DETERMINATION AND CERTIFICATION FOR TYE CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA The above locality, pursuant to Section 101(c) of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended, has presented to the undersigned certain materials which are repre- sented to be the locality's Workable Program (a) for utilizing appropriate private and public resources to eliminate and prevent the development or spread of slums and urban blight, (b) to encourage needed urban rehabilitation, (c) to provide for the redevelopment of blighted, deteriorated or slum areas, or (d) to undertake such of the aforesaid activities or other feasible activities as may be suitably employed to achieve the objectives of such Program. Such Program may be identified as follows: Documents submitted as the Workable Program for the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota by the Mayor under date of January 12, 1959. It is hereby determined, based upon a review of such Program by the undersigned, that it constitutes a Workable Program which meets the requirements of said Section 101(c). Accordingly, it is hereby certified to the-Federal Housing Administration, the Public Housing Administration and the Urban Renewal Administration, respectively, that Federal assistance of the types specified in such Section 101(c) may be made available in such locality in accordance with and subject to applicable laws and other requirements. This Determination and Certification shall be effective until 1,1ay 1, 1960 (such Expiration Date being one year from the first day of the month following the date of this Determination and Certification) except that for the following purposes this Determination and Certification shall continue to be effective on and after such Expiration Date: 1. Title I Urban Renewal Aid. To provide (subject to applicable requirements) Federal assistance under Title I of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended, for any urban renewal project in the locality respecting which a contract for advance or for other Federal aid pursuant to such Title I (including a Letter to Proceed or other authorization of planning or project activities) is executed prior to the Expiration Date; 2. Low -Rent Public Housing Aid. To provide (subject to applicable requirements) Federal assistance under the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended, for any low -rent public housing being undertaken by the community with respect to which a contract for annual contributions or capital grant is executed prior to the Expiration Date; 3. Section 220 Mortgage Insurance. To provide (subject to applicable require- ments ) mortgage insurance under Section 220 of the National Housing Act, as amended, with respect to property in the locality situated in: - 2 - (a) the area of any slum clearance and urban redevelopment or urban renewal project respecting which a contract for advance or for other Federal aid pursuant to Title I of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended (including a Letter to Proceed or other authorization of planning�,or project activities) is executed prior to the Expiration Date, or (b) any urban renewal area not involving Federal aid under Title I of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended, respecting which, prior to the Expiration Date, the Housing and Home Finance Administrator certifies to the Commissioner of the Federal Housing Administration that he has approved the urban renewal.plan for the area, that such plan conforms to the general plan for the locality as•a whole and' that there exist the necessary authority and financial capacity to assure the completion of such urban renewal plan; and 4. Section 221 Mortgage�Insurance. To provide (subject to applicable require- ments) mortgage insurance under Section 221 of the National Housing Act, as amended, covering dwelling units (in a community otherwise eligible therefor), not in excess of the number which the Housing and Home Finance Administrator prior to the Expiration Date has certified to the Commissioner of the Federal Housing Administration as needed for the relocation of families from urban renewal areas and in relocating families to be dis- placed as a result of governmental action in the community and who would be eligible to rent or purchase dwelling accommodations in properties covered by mortgage insurance authorized under such Section. Nothing herein is intended to limit or restrict in any way the authority vested in the Commissioner of the Federal Housing Administration under Sections 220' and 221 of the National Housing Act, as amended, to insure mortgages where a Workable Program certification under Section 101(c) of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended, is not required. A conformed copy of this signed original, duly authenticated by affixing thereon the official seal of the Housing and Home Finance Agency, shall be transmitted respectively to the said locality, the Federal Housing Administration, the Public Housing Administration and the Urban Renewal Administration. I�R15 i�� •moo Dated: Housing an Home Finance Administrator (SEAL) This is a true, correct and conformed copy of the within documents, the original counterpart of which has been duly signed by the Housing and Home Finance Administrator and made a part of the records of the Housing and Home Finance Agency. Attesting icer St. Paul, Minnesota Workable Program Sumrary - -2 other local and state agencies. Y• Staff and budget of the City Planning! Board have again been increased over the previous ,year. Goals: A Report on Saint.Paul's Business District has been completed and will be published soon. ' Land.Use Plan: publication I'd "" planned for spring 1959. Community Facilities Plan, which fully analyses schools, park, libraries, auditorium, stadia and semi - public facilities, will be published in the, spring of this ,year. Economic Base Study: the inventory has been completed and the final report is to be published in the summer of 1959. Major Thoroughfare Plan: a preliminary plan has been prepared, design standards have been developed, and the finalized plan, awaiting the completion of a State Hiphway- Department study, is scheduled for publi- cation late in 1959. Public Improvements.Program: a program will be initiated before the end of 1959 following the establishment of,procedures for capital improvements budgeting. Subdivision Regulations are planned for completion in the latter part of 1959. III. NEIGHBORHOOD ANALXSIS A 1950 study of residential areas near -the city's central area established proposed renewal boundaries, and a 1955 analysis .produced data concerning suprly and occu- pancy of residential units and factors causing blight.,;;,Residential neighborhoods throughout the city have been delineated for planning purposes and priorities for future renewal action were established. Goal: Detailed analyses.of thirty -two blighted areas are being prepared by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority; publication is expected in the spring of this ,year. IV. ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION Responsibility for the Saint Paul urban renewal program rests with the Ra.int Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority. The City has taken steps to improve code en- forcement. St..•Paul, Minnesota Workable Program Surmary -4 of private housing to aid rehousing of families`dibrlaced by govern- mental-action. Relocation Need Study: a study of the relocation needs in the city was made by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority covering the proposed displacement load, characteristics, and incomes of families to be displaced and housing regources, both public and private. Goal: Additional Housing Resources drough tre developmen of a program with mortgage financing .insured under FHA Section 221 and programming the construction of additional public housing units. VII. CITIZEN PART IC IPAT ION .Y, Citizen interest and participation continues at a high level with community programs broader in scope and programs and goals more defined. y Progress: Enlisting Citizen ,Support of Lrbad.Renewal: in preparation for a major meeting, a preliminary- meetinq'of city officials and civic leaders, called by the Mayor, was held•ato discuss a major industrial redevelop- project. Support,of.,the program was evidenced and it is anticipated that greater and continued co- operation will result from future dis- cussions. Interest and support of a proposed,conservation and rehabilitation project'has been demonstratedrby social welfare organizations, civic groups, businessmen, clergymen, and many individuals. Urban Renewal Forum: an Urban Renewal Forum sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and supported by the central business district group and _ other organizations is scheduled. Goal: Addition to Authority Staff: i planning includes the hiring of a com- munity organizer to'co- ordinate the efforts of citizen groups and representatives of the Authority and the City in preparine proposed renewal programs and to insure active and organized participation in the programs. April 1959 , l ti F REGION IV HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE AGENCY OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR 105 West Adams Street Chicago 3, Minis Honorable Joseph E. Dillon Mayor of the City of St. Paul 347 City Hall and Court House St. Paul 2, Minnesota Dear Mayor Dillon: Septembe 5� P- Re: Workable Program This is to supplement the Administrator's letter of April 22, 1959 concerning the recertification for one year of your Workable Program in St. Paul. Attached is a technical analysis of this Workable Program that we have prepared for your use, as well as suggestions for comment and amplification in your request for recertification next year. 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CODES AND ORDINANCES In your request for recertification of your Workable Program next year, we would,be interested to hear what progress has been made toward: 1) recodification of-city ordinances, reported to have been under way in your original request for certification; and -_ 2) the adoption of a comprehensive housing code applicable to existing dwellings.. and,, dwelling units. II. COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY PLAN When St.Paul's request for recertification is submitted next year, please comment on the following: , 1) progress made in completing the Future Land Use Plan, the Thoroughfare - Plan, the Community Facilities Plan and the Pubic Improvements Program; '. t/ 2) steps taken to adopt the revisions of the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations; ' 3) how Sf. Paul is using planning to'&dde its development both -privately and publi-cally. , /it is suggested that you consider undertaking a major revision of the Zoning Ordinance. This ordinance, originally adopted in 1922 is deficient in many respects when compared to modern standards; for example:'the ordinance permits residential uses in industrial districts; there is only one commercial district ` and,no provision for neighborhood shopping districts; there is no single family residential district; there is excessive "strip" or ribbon -type commercial zoning which is economically detrimental to the community and is a cause of both residential and commercial blight. Since the Zoning Ordinance is ai important tool in. administering and carrying out a community's general plan and can be a -vital deterrent to the development.of blight, revision of St.- Paul's" Zoning Ordinance takes on greater importance if a"program of housing improvement is to be successfully carried out. In your Workable Program recertification submission next year, please submit a copy of the ordinance creating the City Planning Board and indicate when the ordinance was adopted. III NEIGHBORHOCD ANALYSIS Next.-year) please comment on the progress made in making the detailed analysis of 32 blighted areas. Also,'discixss any planning activities being carried out , in any or' all of the 20 planning districts delineated in 1957. Reference 1� ikr I loiw 2beTWOUSY vat.4aldd cker by. Mr 45, 1 Prc4ldent:lei Aboaht Coom 'DWo=yj, Pe. Roiwmi (tiU *jx _Aeb �.i- & _.tbe i4fiutaii vaiv-000#64 vithii as 1-7044" q _D A_U QidlbAbft_.iF40 t or tiativu 'tat tau, to, -:7- lby. , 4ji be I tA- _'7 V& 4W tr au6b 211h & - Vi6vidug - for;. _e t6l by M i;t T" U Iduatatfow so tlAt tbit kw. .4W,-;fitbet t SObti& b6 &Ue _61','and, 166. wo 6 -14' bd used4lor 61' tlai 410hM* tiD. 1.6 Matter M b d #M 3 c .1 T.� ': V4P-jp it Ztj�i, hot A tio )i vnit* -Jai It jD w Z6aft Code otol to - 'thil-oll ,Vocd, Item biRildin lie ON ll� l tWx d U-w U74&_'. tl* ire t�� it tbo. o6w -fid - ow .tom at*' f-low kepr ftoutsmi. *J* -86-. -fto--.01 lwp�&,l Orty ASSA. r6ad 4% We lea ise �,Ok 4� 1G&kw.'DI2! l6ta, Wit tl" 4biub 76 ' �trj- ft- We dbi2bkibe� u6 po 4� SwAilhff Vod�_ 4iw -in' civ owiai-vow uivw6iA t SUAY -tba, '849M Afta, ;,"birlictor 'Paul rumt"'PtUrer-ty tbeCm=ll3 !ad n6f-*46vek -emox iuw;r-or..ve(ypt*,t* &OPO -ad, �ft tdatriO#bii amd the bathmm ftclUtleo Vdq4lrfflW0G._ Sw *Ito PFAAlty for, vlolatim e the coft Uia,owjwe in. tbat ti�ch 4itr or, V103AMbn te t* coat Is & Mr mate, Qfro=v. - lb asked that the ordlquift be liWU ovir'unt-11 oU Cell .14,h 2m Mayas Diilou amwered and explaimd sa®e of this questions asked by Mc:. Sault -wA said that muq of the restrictions t1at Mr. Sault referxied ta~ Am Contained in present City oxdilg=eo.- vi; IUn, 2%rre1 wbo opeerates -a tooming lause v"' opposed to the ordi e ann��d, ea,,�}}A, t :she ems. ncyt s�'fcs 3 r of the cbanges: required r the A -;d tizem Axdd YigOrouO3 T 4v i4i the ardb* ice- In : dvaral RIA AU* .WoXed the &am remtricti0p Am -tbe vVirlola, Otber speakwi bad . , .. .mad• df , *w • _vile' to, speak. va the ,pubJset.- • `': "Ro7.l '+c�c3.�. s�zt �pp�ov�.t �€". �o�r � •�mei�iac�', - . . , Ties d .. . 0- , r�oid 4s jA, to -- fo va •amen d. and -laid :off one ' k_ to W :25th 'Tdr lnol Adap lob j B,/,z'lW GF Mme.. . '1L11i � '�•,F�'N�Ji' . lx, J�sepL .R+ #ili4ne j 'C'ity' - Clerk.,of ; b 'CIty :vf ,SWmt. ftuly MinnonoUk xnul ►r =wtIng of the Oity 'Compa of said Cityk PertAin9.ng tv mil, 3+'ile Nmi' 197644* 4• - 2 - III NEIGHBORHOOD ANALYSIS (cont'd.) should be made to ;Code R -315 of the Loan and Grant Application which calls for a neighborhood or district plan as part of the Final Project Report submission; this neighborhood or district plan should include the whole neighborhood of which the project is a part and should correspond to the neighborhood as delineated in your neighborhood analysis program of your Workable Program. We would also be interested to learn of your plans to up -date the information already gathered which was based on 1950 Census information-and is thus somewhat out -of -date. IV ADNI NISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION We would be interested in learning when a request for recertification is submitted next year what progress has been made toward: '/l) the employment of a community organization worker to guide the development of citizen participation organizations, as planned in the request for certification of your Workable Program; and r L' 2) the planned increase in the staff of the City Architect's office for the enforcement of the Housing Code, when adopted. V FINANCING In your request for recertification next year, please report on the following: 1) appropriations for Workable Program elements, e.g. code enforcement, planning, public improvements, urban renewal projects, etc. Include actual appropriations or request for appropriations; 2) any contributions received within the past year from public or private sources for financing Workable Program elements; 3) any significant changes since the last Workable Program submission in St. Paul's ability to finance Workable Program elements; and 4) your plans for financing your share of any contemplated urban renewal projects. VI HOUSING FOR DISPLACED FAMILIES Please comment on the following in your next Workable Program submission: 1) progress made in the development of additicnal ;how -rent public housing units; 2) the Program established for issuance of FHA Section 221 certifications to eligible families; 3) 'a -ction taken to stimulate - construction with Section 221 mortgage insurance; and r. f �s- _ 3'_ VI _ IDUSING FOR DISPIACED FAMILIES (cont'd.) 4) the relocation services being provided families displaced by governmental programs other than Title I (School Construction, Expressways, and Highways, Code Enforcement, etc.) VII CITIZEN PARTICIPATION In your Workable Program recertification subim.ssion next year, kindly discuss: 1) activities of the various groups and organizations that you stated demonstrated interest in and support of the urban renewal program. 2) various media used to secure understanding and support of the program. NOTE: The above comments are not all- inclusive; when requesting recertification of St. Paul's Workable Program next year, comment under each of the seven elements of the Program. It is suggested that attention be given to those goals proposed in your present Workable Program and that new goals be prepared for the next year. Also, include any other information which you consider might be helpful to the Administrator and to the t Agency in determining that St. Paul has an adequate, effective and wort -.able program for the elimination of blight and the prevention of its development. ti p t9V9 Ml $- The third reading of the propose ordinance was last Wednesday, May 18th. Copies of the proposed ordinance was received by the Board on May 11th. The St. Paul Board of Realtors, Inc. request that the vote on the housing ordinance be stayed for a period of thirty days for further study so that said St. Paul Board of Realtors may make known to the City Council its recommendations. A Ay• w d s �+ ,F. 197044 �Ihd further that such conditions together with inadequate provision for light and air, insufficient protection against fire hazards, lack of proper heat- ing, unsanitary conditions, and overcrowding constitute a menace to public health, safety, and welfare of its citizens. It is further found and declared that the existence of such conditions, factors, or characteristics adversely affect public health and safety and lead to the continuation, extension and aggrevation of urban blight. It is further found that adequate protection of public health, safety and welfare therefore requires the establishment and enforcement of minimum housing standards. 54.3 Applicability and Scope Every portion of a building or premises, used or intended to be used for any residential purposes, except single family residence buildings, two family dwelling structures, commonly referred to as duplexes; hotels, motels, rest homes, convalescent homes, and nursing homes, shall comply with the provisions of this ordinance, irrespective of when such building shall have been constructed, altered or repaired, except as hereinafter provided and that any alterations thereof or changes of use therein, which may be caused directly or indirectly by the enforcement of this Code, shall be done in accordance with applicable sections, of the Building Code and Zoning Code. 5444 Pre - existing Multiple Dwellings Further, buildings built under and in full compliance with the codes in force at the time of construction or alteration of the building and that have been properly maintained and used for only such use as originally permitted, shall be exempt from the provisions contained herein pertaining to: (1) Room, space, and' window area dimensions less than required by this Code; (2) exits required; (3) room arrangements. This ordinance establishes minimum standards for the initial and continued occupancy of all buildings and does not replace or modify standards otherwise established for the construction, repair, alteration, or use of building equipment or facilities except as provided in this Section 54.4. 54.5 Short Title of Ordinance This ordinance shall be called the Minimum Housing Standards Ordinance for multiple dwellings and may be -2- It.. . 197044 "Boarding Care Home" This type of land use is lis.ense_ and regulated by other City and State law . For purposes of this Code a Boarding Care Home shall be defined the same as contained in the regulations of the State Board of Health. "Building Code" The Building Code shall mean "The Saint Paul Building Code". (Legislative Code, Chapters -1 thru 53.) "Cellar" Cellar shall mean the lowermost portion of the building partly or totally underground having half or more of its height, measured from clear floor to ceiling, below the average finished grade of the adjoining ground. "Dwelling Unit" Dwelling Unit shall mean a room or group of rooms located within a residence building and forming a single habitable unit with facilities which are used or intended to be used for living, sleeping, cooking, and eating. 'Exterior Property Areas" Exterior Property Areas shall mean open space on the premises and on adjoining property under the control of the owners or operators of such premises. "Enforcement Officer" Pu su nt o the aYi 'c.- le prow' sitRns of t eha t r 'o 'the Cif -taint ,aul' i sh-a-' be -the du / '�'th C'.ommi 'r'er� o fi grl s an • R�r*+atio and ° Pursuant to the appi:�3 drov n� o£he Charter o Attie`tsp�of:� app , �.c +.l r. i.s. -,T 0 'iz _� ,r+� esti ft&t� s Saint Paul, it shallr e to �c� tie C! 1'$�ia r.. Park�pz t p,;�, t, �w4r dh �r �« ,tr�.�,. ion car, °� 1 "E Safe , . Recreation and, 1c, udi a his a orize epees �t;at es +' — Yii Sy 5 ci, •�I k+ G" :V 1: IZat . a9 .� ei1c� to enforce the p Rons o t �.s rdina , , .. .. �°��Gv��ldlrb u� t�i15 OW11I�� @. �o� env. 2iicC oz - per t�ce e C mi sione of Par s and Re reation a d P li Build s shall be he einafter d signated e en o cement o ficer. "Extermination" Extermination shall mean the control and elimination of insects, rodents or other pests by eliminating their harborage places; by remov- ing or making inaccessible materials that may ,s serve as their food; by poison spraying, fumigating, trapping; or by any other recognized and legal y pest elimination methods. "Family" Family shall mean a group of persons related by blood, marriage, or adoption within and including the degree of first cousins. Garbage" Garbage shall mean the animal and vegetable waste resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking,, and consumption of food.. >_ -4- s �■ 197044 "Grade" The Grade shall mean the natural surface of the ground, or surface ground after completion of any change in contour. "Gross Floor Area" The Gross Floor Area shall mean the total area of all habitable space. "Habitable Room" A Habitable Room shall mean a room occupied by one (1) or more 'persons used or intended for living, cooking, eating or sleeping purp.oses, but does not include bathrooms, closets, water closet compart- ments, laundries, serving and storage pantries, corridors, cellars, and spaces that are not used frequently or during extended periods. "Hotel" This type of land use is<!]scense nd regulated by other City and State laws. 'A Hotel shall .be defined the 'same as found in Chapter 335 of the Legislative Code of the City of Saint Paul. "Infestation" Infestation shall mean the presence, within or contiguous to a multiple dwelling, ,dwelling unit, rooming house, rooming unit, or premises, of insects, rodents, vermin, or other pests. "Motel" This type of land use is isce�n�se end regulated by other City and State lawso or purposes of this Code a Motel shall be defined the same as Hotel. (See Chapter 335 of the Legislative Code of the City of Saint Paul.) _ "Multiple Dwelling" Multiple residence dwelling or Multiple residence shall mean any residence building containing three (3) or more dwelling units, and including rooming r houses. "Nursing Home" This type of land use is iscense and regulated by other City and State laws,. For purposes of this Code a Nursing Home shall be defined the same as contained in the regulations of the State Board of Health. "Occupant" An Occupant shall mean any person over one year of age (including owner or operator) living and sleep- ing in a dwelling unit or having actual possession of said dwelling or rooming unit. "operator" An operator shall mean any person who has'charge, care or control of a multiple residence,orrooming house, in which dwelling units or rooming units are let or offered for occupancy. -5- 197044 "Owner" An owner shall mean owner or owners of the free- hold of the premises or lesser estate therein, a mortgagee or vendee in possession, assignee of rents, receiver, executor, trustee, lessee, or other person, firm, or corporation, in control of a building. " Openable Area" The openable area shall mean that part of a window or door which is available for unobstructed ventilation and which opens directly to the outdoors. "Person" A person shall mean an individual, firm, corporation, association or partnership. "Plumbing" Plumbing or Plumbing Fixtures shall mean water , heating facilities, water pipes, qa pipes, garbage aid disposal units, w�aste ,p_tpes,� water close sfs, sinnZff `rrsta� dishwashers, lavatories, bath tubs, shower baths, installed clothes washing machines, or other similar equipment, catch basins, drains, vents, or other similarly supplied fixtures, together with all connections to water, gas, sewer, or vent lines. "Premises" A premises shall mean a lot, plot, or parcel of land _including the._buildings or structures _thereon. "Residence Building" A residence building except when classified as an institution under the Building Code, shall mean a building in which sleeping accommodations are provided. "Rest Home" For purposes of this Code a rest home shall be defined the same as contained in the regulation of the State Board of Health. "Rooming House" A rooming house shall mean any residence building, or any part thereof, containing one or more rooming units, in which space is let by the owner or operator to six or more persons who are not husband or wife, son or daughter, mother or father, or sister, or brother of the owner or operator. "Rooming Unit" A rooming unit shall mean any room or group of rooms forming a single habitable unit used or intended to be used for living and sleeping, but not for cooking or eating purposes. "Rubbish" Rubbish shall mean combustible and non - combustible waste materials, except garbage; and the term shall include the residue from the burning of wood, coal, coke, and other combustible materials, paper, rags, -6- 197044 cartons, boxes, wood, excelsior, rubber, leather, tree branches, year trimmings, tin cans, metals, mineral matter, glass crockery, and dust and other similar material. "Supplied" Supplied shall mean installed, furnished or provided by the owner or operator. "Workmanlike" Whenever the words "workmanlike state of maintenance and repair" are used in this Ordinance they shall mean that such maintenance and repair shall be made in a reasonably skillful manner. Whenever the words "multiple dwelling ", "residence building ", "dwelling unit ", "rooming house ", "rooming unit ", or "premises" are used in this Ordinance, they shall be construed as though they were followed by the words "or any part thereof ". "Yard" Yard shall mean all ground, lawn, court, walk, drive -way or other open space constituting part of the same premises as a residence building. "Ventilation" Ventilation shall mean the process of supplying and removing air by natural or mechanical means to or from any space.- "Ventilation, Ventilation, mechanical, shall mean ventilation by mechanical" power- driven devices. "Ventilation, Ventilation, natural, shall mean ventilation by natural" opening to outer air through windows, skylights, doors, louvres, or stacks without wind driven devices. Section 2. 54.8 Exterior Property Areas No person shall occupy as owner - occupant or let to another for occupancy any dwelling unit for the purpose of living therein, or premises, which does not comply with the following requirements: (1) Sanitation All exterior property areas shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition free from any accumulation of rubbish or garbage. -7- A 197044 (2) Grading and Drainage. All premises shall be graded and maintained so as to prevent the-accumulation of stagnant water on said premises, or within any building or structure located thereon. (3) Free from Noxious Weeds All exterior property areas shall be kept free from species of weeds or plant growth which are noxious or detrimental to the public health as indicated in Chapter 456 of the Legislative Code of the City of Saint Paul. (4) Insect and Rodent Harborage Every owner of a multiple dwelling shall be responsible for the extermination of insects, rodents, vermin, or other pests in all exterior areas of the premises. When- ever infestation exists in the shared or public parts of the premises, extermination thereof shall be the respon- sibility of the owner. (5) Accessory Structures All accessory structures including detached garages shall be maintained structurally sound and in good repair. 54.9 Exterior Structure No person shall occupy as owner - occupant or let to another for occupancy any multiple dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house, rooming unit, or portion thereof, for the purpose of living therein which does not comply with the following requirements: (1) Foundations, Walls and Roof Every foundation, exterior wall, roof, and all other exterior surfaces shall be maintained in a workmanlike state of maintenance and repair. (a) The foundation elements shall adequately support the building at all points. (b) Every exterior wall shall be free of holes, breaks, loose or rotting boards or timbers, and any other conditions which might admit rain, or dampness to the interior portions of.the walls or to the exterior spaces of the multiple dwelling. -8- 197044 (c) The roof shall be tight and have no defects which admit rain, and roof drainage shall be adequate to prevent rain water from causing dampness in the walls. (2) Stairs, Porches, and Railings (a) Every outside stair, every porch, and every appurtenance attached thereto shall be so constructed as to be safe to use and capable of supporting a load as determined in the Building Code; and shall be kept in sound condition and good repair. (b) Every flight of stairs, which is more than two risers high shall have rails which are to be so located as determined by the Building Code; and every porch which is more than two risers high shall have rails so located and capable of restraining a hori- zontal pressure as determined by the provisions of the Building Code. (c) Every rail and balustrade must be firmly fastened and must be maintained in good condition. (3) Windows, Doors and Hatchways Every window, exterior door, and basement hatchway shall be substantially tight and shall be kept in sound condition and repair. (a) Every window shall be fully supplied with window panes which are without open cracks or holes. (b) Every window sash shall be in good condition and fit reasonably tight within its frame. (c) Every window, other than a fixed window, shall be capable of being easily opened and shall be held in position by window hardware. (d) Every exterior door, door hinge, and door latch shall be in good condition. (e) Every exterior door, when closed, shall fit reasonably well within its frame. (f) Every window, door, and frame shall be constructed and maintained in such relation to the adjacent wall construction as completely to exclude rain, and substantially to exclude wind from entering the dwelling. 19 ?044 (g) Every basement hatchway shall be so constructed and maintained as to prevent the entrance of rodents, rain, and surface drainage water into the dwelling. (h) Every door available as an exit shall be capable of being opened from the inside, easily and without the use of a key. (4) Screening Screens shall be supplied to the following extent: (a) Every basement or cellar window which is openable shall be supplied with a heavy wire screen or hardware cloth of not less than 4 mesh per inch which fits tightly and is securely fastened to the frame, or with any other material affording equivalent protection against the entry of rodents. (b) From June lst to October 15th of each year every door opening directly from any family unit to the outdoors, and every window or other outside open- ing used for ventilation purposes, shall be supplied with a screen of not less than 16 mesh per -inch and every screen door shall have -a self - closing device in good working condition. However, no such screens shall be required for a dwelling unit on a floor above the fourth floor. 54.10 Interior Structures No person shall occupy as owner - occupant or let to another for occupancy any multiple dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house, rooming unit, or portion thereof, for the purpose of living therein which does not comply with the following requirements: (1) Free From Dampness In every multiple dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house,. and rooming unit cellars, basements, and crawl spaces shall be maintained reasonably free from dampness to prevent conditions conducive to decay or deterioration of the structure. (2) Structural Members The supporting structural members of every building used for human habitation shall be maintained structurally sound; that is,showing no evidence of deterioration and capable of bearing imposed loads in accordance with the provisions of the Building Code. -10- 1970414 (3) Interior Stairs and Railings (a) All interior stairs of every structure used for human habitation shall be maintained in sound condi- tion and good repair by replacing treads and risers that evidence excessive wear or are broken, warped or loose. Every inside stair shall be so constructed and maintained as to be safe to use and capable of supporting a load as determined by the provisions of the Building Code. (b) Every stairwell and every flight of stairs, which is more than two risers high, shall have hand rails or railings so located in accordance with the provi- sions of the Building Code. (c) Every hand rail fastened and must be Properly balustraded mally imposed loads Code shall be placed balconies, landings, or railing must be firmly maintained in good condition. railings capable of bearing nor - as determined by the Building on the open portions of stairs, and stairwells. (4) Bathroom Floors Every toilet room floor surface and bathroom floor surface shall be constructed and maintained so as to be substantially impervious to water and so as to permit such floor to be easily kept in a clean and sanitary condition. (5) Sanitation The interior of every structure used for human habitation shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition free from any accumulation of rubbish or garbage: Rubbish, garbage, and other refuse shall be properly kept inside temporary storage facilities as required under Section 54.11, paragraphs 10 $ 11. (6) Insect and Rodent Harborage (a) Every owner of a multiple dwelling shall be responsible for the exterminati.oh of insects, rodents, vermin, or other pests whenever infestation exists in two (2) or more of the dwelling units, or in the shared or public parts of the structure. (b) The occupant of a dwelling unit in a multiple dwelling shall be responsible for such extermination within the unit occupied by him whenever his dwelling unit is the only one infested. -11- 19'044 (c) Notwithstanding. the foregoing provisions of this subsection, whenever infestation of rodents is caused by failure.of the owner to maintain any multiple dwelling in a rodent proof condition, extermination of such rodents shall be the responsibility of the owner. 54.11 Basic Facilities No person shall occupy as owner occupant or let to another for occupancy any dwelling unit for the purpose of living, sleeping, cooking, or eating therein' which does not comply with the following requirements: (1) Water Closet Every dwelling unit (except as provided in Section 54.11, Paragraph 4) shall contain within its walls room, separate from the habitable rooms, which affords privacy and which is equipped with a water closet. (2) Lavatory Every dwelling unit shall contain a lavatory, which, when a water closet is required, shall be in the same room with said water closet (except as provided in Section-54.11, Paragraph 4.) (3) Bathtub or Shower Y Every dwelling unit (except as provided in Section 54.11, Paragraph 4) shall contain a room which affords privacy to a person in said room and which is equip- ped with a bathtub or shower. (4) Sharing Sanitary Facilities - Limitation The occupants of two or more dwelling units which are located in the same structure may share a single water - closet, a single lavatory basin, and a single bathtub or shower if (�) J-h�d w e 111A uni were eat p io /.June 30 The f cilities to be sh red are wit in a_room The facilities to'be shared.�'a viithiti� aY:r6om3o €rocnis.,tin tiie- `s�ate'W reilingg and not more than one floori�ra ovbddaTid,- tmi- 28ccessibl'e t4o)t&foccngd tsnt5 of of each dwelling unit withvizthgdinglilirough!ltlib dvrellin'g up f, of anotherh the person or outside the �truQtui�' fapd °unit of anoth x' person„ or. utside the ` ' •'+ ,mod. -12- Y 197044 (�f The total number of occupants sharing a single toilet does not exceed 8. (5) Kitchen Sink Every dwelling unit shall contain a kitchen sink apart from the - lavatory requirement in Section 54.11 Paragraph 2. (6) Connected to Water and Sewer System Every kitchen sink, lavatory basin, bathtub or shower and water closet required under the provisions of Sections 54.11 (1) to 54.11 (5) inclusive, shall be properly connected to either a public water and sewer system or to an approved private water and sewer system and supplied with hot and cold water. (7) Water Heating Facilities Every dwelling unit shall have supplied water heating facilities which are installed in an approved manner, properly maintained, and are properly connected with hot water lines required under Section 54.11, para- graph (6) and which are capable of heating water to such a temperature as to permit an adequate amount of water to be drawn at every required kitchen sink, lavatory basin, bathtub, shower, and laundry facility or other similar units at a temperature of not less than 110 degrees Fahrenheit at any time needed. (8) Heating Facilities Every building shall have heating facilities and the owner of said heating facilities shall be required to see that said heating facilities are properly instal- led, safely maintained and in good working condition, and that said facilities be capable of safely and adequately heating all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms located therein, to a temperature of at least an average of 70 degrees Fahrenheit with an outside temperature of -20 degrees Fahrenheit. The owner shall maintain a minimum average room temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit in all habit- able rooms including bathrooms and toilets at all times on the basis of -20 degrees Fahrenheit outside. (9) Operation of Heating Facility and Incinerator Every heating or water heating facility and inciner- ator must be installed and must operate in accordance with the requirements of the Building Code. -13- 197044 (10) Rubbish Storage Facilities y Every multiple dwelling and every dwelling unit shall be supplied with approved containers and covers for storage of rubbish and the owner, operator or agent in control of such multiple "dwelling shall be respon- sible for the removal of such rubbish° (11) Garbage Storage or Disposal Facilities Every multiple dwelling and every dwelling unit shall be supplied with an approved garbage disposal facil- it Ther be installed and maintained therein M an a equate mechanical arbage disposal unit (a mechanical sink grinder in each unit or an inciner- ator unit to be approved by the City Architect in the structure for the use of the occupants of each dwelling unit. 54.12 Installation and Maintenance No person shall occupy as owner- occupant or let to another for occupancy any multiple dwelling, dwelling unit, room- ing house or rooming unit for the purpose of living, sleeping, cooking, or eating therein which does not comply with the following requirements: (1) Plumbing Fixtures In every multiple dwelling every watereline, plumb- ing fixture, and drain shall be properly installed, connected and maintained in working order and must be kept free from obstructions, leaks and defects and capable of performing the function for which it was designed. All repairs and installations must be made in accordance with the provisions of the Building Code. (2) Plumbing Systems In every multiple dwelling every stack, waste, and sewer line shall be so installed and maintained as to function properly and kept free from obstructions, leaks and defects to prevent structural deterioration or a health hazard. All repairs and installations must be made in accordance with the provisions of the Building Code. (3) Heating Equipment Every space heating, cooking, and water heating de- vice located in a multiple dwelling shall be proper- ly installed, connected, maintained and capable of performing the function for which it was designed in accordance with the provisions of the Building Code. -14- 197044 (4) Electrical Outlets and Fixtures Every electrical outlet and fixture, as required in Section 54.14 (4),.shall be installed, maintained and connected to the source of electric power in accordance with the provisions of the Building'Code. (5) All Facilities and-Equipment (a) All required equipment and all building space and parts in every multiple dwelling shall be con- structed and maintained so as to properly and safely perform their intended function in accordance with the provisions of the Building Code. (b) All housing facilities shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition so as not to breed in- sects and rodents or produce dangerous or offensive gases or odors. 54.13 Occupancy No person shall occupy or let to another for occupancy any dwelling unit for the purpose of living therein which does not comply with the following requirements: (1) Minimum Ceiling Height In calculating the floor area of habitable rooms only those portions of the floor area of a room having a clear ceiling height in excess of five (5) feet may be included. At least half of the floor area of any habitable room shall have a-clear ceil -- ing height of seven (7) feet or'more. However, nothing in this subsection shall be construed to' permit dwelling units above the second floor of a frame building contrary to the provisions of the Building Code. (2) Required Space in Dwelling Units Every dwelling unit shall contain "a minimum gross floor area of at least 150 square feet for the first occupant, at least 100 square feet for each of the next two occupants, and at least 75 square feet of gross floor area for each occupant thereafter, the floor area to be calculated on the basis of the total , abitable room area. (3) Required Space in Sleeping Rooms In every dwelling unit of two or more habitable rooms, every room occupied for sleeping purposes by -15- IL 0 one 6r two adult occupants shall have a minimum gross floor area of at least 90 square feet. Every room occupied for sleeping purposes by three or more adult occupants shall have a minimum gross floor area of 45 square feet per occupant thereof. ` (4) Sleeping Space in Cellars No space in any cellar shall be used for sleeping purposes. (5) Access Limitation of Dwelling Unit to Commercial Uses No habitable room, bathroom or water closet compart- ment which is accessary to a dwelling unit shall open directly into or shall be used in conjunction with a food store, barber or beauty shop, doctor's or dentists's examination or treatment room or similar room used for public purposes. (6) Location of Bath and Second Sleeping Room No residence building or dwelling unit containing two or more sleeping rooms shall have such room arrangements that access to a bathroom or water closet compartment intended for use by occupants of more than one sleeping room can be had only by going through another sleeping room; nor shall 'room arrangements be such that access to a sleeping room can be had only by going through another sleeping room or a bathroom or a water closet compartment.' (7) Occupancy of Dwelling Units Below Grade No dwelling unit partially below grade shall be used for living purposes unless N b Floors and walls are substantially water - tight; Total window area, total openable area and ceiling height are in adcordance with s code;, and (c) Required minimum window area of eveFy room is entirely above the grade of the ground` adjoining such window area. 54.14 Light and Ventilation No person shall occupy as owner - occupant or let to another for occupancy any multiple dwelling, dwelling unit, room- ing house or rooming unit for the purpose of living there- in which does not comply with —.the following requirements: (1) Natural Light in Habitable Rooms Every habitable room shall have at least one window -16- 9 044 of approved size facing directly to the outdoors or to a court. Minimum total window area measured be- tween stops for every habitable room shall be 10% of the floor area of such room. Whenever walls or other portions of like structures face a window of any room and such like obstructions are located less than 3 feet from the window and extend to a level above that of the ceiling of the room such a window shall not be deemed to face directly to the outdoors and shall not be included as contributing to the required minimum total window area. (2) Natural Light in Non - Habitable Rooms- Every room, other than a habitable room, used or occupied by persons, except rooms with infrequent occupancy, shall be provided with one•or more windows opening directly on a street or on a court or ventil- ating skylights conforming to the requirements =of this article; or such rooms shall be provided with an approved means of mechanical ventilation. Where the occupancy of the room is five (5) persons or greater, such ventilation shall be mechanical ventilation as prescribed in this section. (3) Light in Non - Habitable Work Space Every laundry, furnace room, and all similar non - habitable work space located in a structure used for human habitation shall have one (1) supplied electric light fixture available at all times. (4) Light in Public Halls and Stairways Every public hall and inside stairway in every multiple dwelling and rooming house shall be adequate- ly lighted at all times with an illumination of at least five lumens per square foot in the darkest portion of the normally traveled stairs and, passage- ways. (5) Electric Outlets Required'~ - V Where there is electric service available in the building or structure, every habitable room of a Q a multiple dwelling shall contain at least two (2) �G separate and remote outlets and ceiling or wall -type ri,c ig ix ure. xcept in kitchens three (3) separate and remote wall -type electric conven- .fence outlets, or two (2) such convenience outlets and one (1) ceiling or wall -type electric light fixture shall be required. Every public hall, water -17- '104 closet compartment, bathroom, laundry room or furnace room shall contain at least one (1) electric light fixture. In addition to the electric light fixtures in every bathroom 8, laundry room there shall be provided at least one electric outlet. , (6) Adequate Ventilation Every habitable room shall have at least one (1) window which can be easily opened or such other device as will adequately ventilate the room. A total openable window area in every habitable room shall be equal to at least 50% of the minimum window area size required in Section 54.14 (1), except where there is provided mechanical ventilation in accord- ance with the provisions of the Building Code. (7) Ventilation and Light in Bathroom and Water Closet Every bathroom and water closet compartment shall comply with the light and ventilation requirements for habitable rooms contained in Section 54.14 (1) and (5), except that no window shall be required in bathrooms or water closet compartments equipped with an approved ventilation system. 54.15 Minimum Standards-for Safety from Fire No person shall occupy as owner- occupant or shall let to another for occupancy any multiple dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house, rooming unit, lodging house or lodging unit which does not comply with the applicable provisions of the Fire Prevention Ordinances of the City of Saint Paul and the following additional Standards for safety from fire: r (1) Exclusion of Residence Building from Storing Flam- mable Liquid - No residence building or rooming unit shall be located within a building containing any establish- ment handling, dispensing or storing flammable liquids with a flash point of 110 degrees Fahrenheit as defined by the National Board of Fire Underwriters. (2) All•requirements of the Building Code as to exits shall be complied with. - II od F�am�- Mu�ti.nle_D�e� lings No wood frame multiple dwelling shall be occupied above the second floor' for living or Cs3 eepig` pi3rp ` ' g� ti osea xe c ' wh 'r " -e lthe^ori"` in'al cbn truati`and provided forasuch:odaupancy:ol� 1 oor fo l iv,` ng oy ee,p� g pu P e cept w ere the on final co tr tion p _ v ded fo suy occupancy or er uild g`,D� artmen -Ib- Z h 19, records or o er mits were 'ssued construc on and dwellin erected occup' d above t abov the second in shall not be competent'/wooden show that pe'- prior to A 1921 for s h occupancy. den multip after Apri21 shall ie second fn attic cated floor in a multip e dwell - used for 1 sleepi g purposes. (4) Cooking and Heating Equipment All cooking and heating equipment, components, and accessories in every heating, cooking, and water heating device shall be maintained free from leaks and obstructions, and kept functioning properly so as to be free from fire, health, and accident hazards. All installations and repairs shall be made in accordance with the regulations of the Building Code. 54.16 Responsibilities of Occupants Relating to the Maintenance of Dwelling Units (1) Cleanliness Every occupant of a dwelling unit shall keep in a clean and sanitary condition that part of the dwell- unit, and premises thereof, which he occupies, controls, or uses. (2) Disposal of Rubbish Every occupant of a dwelling unit shall-dispose of all his rubbish in a clean and sanitary manner by placing it in the rubbish containers required by Subsection 54.11 (10) of this ordinance. (3) Disposal of Garbage .. Every occupant of a dwelling unit shall•dispose of his garbage in a clean and sanitary manner by placing it in the garbage disposal facilities or if such facilities are not available by removing all non - burnable matter and securely wrapping said garbage and placing it in tight metal garbage stora e containers as required by Subsection 54.11 ?11) of this ordinance. (4) Use and Operation of Supplied Plumbing Fixtures Every occupant of a dwelling unit shall keep the supplied plumbing fixtures therein clean and sani- tary and shall be responsible for the exercise of reasonable care in their proper use and operation. -19- M0 197044 (5) Installation and Care of Plumbing Fixtures Furnished by Occupant Every plumbing fixture furnished by the occupant shall be properly installed and shall be maintained in good working condition, shall be clean and sanitary, and free from defects, leaks or obstruc- tions. 54.17 Rooming Houses No person shall operate a rooming house or shall occupy or let, to another for occupancy any rooming unit in any rooming house, except in compliance with the provisions of every section of this ordinance except as follows: (1) Water Closet, Hand Lavatory, and Bath Facilities At least one water closet, lavatory basin, and bathtub or shower, properly connected to an approved water and sewer system -and in good working condition, shall be supplied for each eight (8) persons or fraction thereof residing within a rooming house including members of the operators family wherever they share the use of'said facilities. All such facilities shall be so located within the residence building as to be directly accessible from a common hall or passageway to all persons sharing such facilities. Every lavatory basin and bathtub or shower shall be supplied with hot water at all times. (2) Minimum Floor Area For Sleeping Purposes Every room occupied for sleeping purposes by one or two persons shall contain at least ninety square feet of floor area, and every room occupied for sleeping purposes by three or more persons shall contain at least 45 square feet of floor area for each occupant thereof. (3) Bed Linen and Towels The operator of every rooming house shall change supplied bed linen and towels therein at least once each week, and prior to the - letting of any room to another occupant. The operator shall be responsible for the maintenance of all supplied bedding in a clean and sanitary manner. (4) Shades, Drapes, etc. " Every window of every rooming unit shall be supplied with shades, drawn drapes, or other devices or mater- ials which, when properly used, will afford privacy -20- F e� �r 54.18 ('1) 197044 to the occupant of the rooming unit. (5) The operator of every rooming house shall be respon- sible for the sanitary maintenance of all walls, floors, and ceiling, and for the sanitary mainten- ance of every other part of the rooming house; and he shall be further responsible for the sanitary maintenance of the entire premises where the entire structure or building within which the rooming house is contained is leased or occupied by the operator. (6) Every water closet, flush urinal, lavatory basin and bathtub or shower required by Section 54.17, para- graph (1) shall be located within the rooming house within a room or rooms which: (a) Afford privacy and are separate from the habitable rooms; (b) Are accessible -from a common hall and without going outside the rooming house. ' Enforcement Officer; Inspection of Dwellings and Premises; Service of Notices tEn P _ me Offic9,r f'Purauant tg the applicable provisions,_ 4' .. . [' uc�° T k, [' l)�'° '!n Pau, i.' tr th @i a� pro- of, thef�NMrtOii�eCra�Sac Put, fit _ slia] 1 duty bfh s o f Para andecreatiorPat�d'?'ubYi q 1 it ° ,,bus iJ�" F-S u � %tle t.. tl1' t � i r+ £'7' 't 1'= ��5 af.i Buildi:r�gi� au }ori'Zc�?'@p►isen�i ce t8, enforce tied p ` ` °' No rovision of tlii�s orciinanc�e� provisi nse.n; thi,, o%Ih T.9. d, � -, }� T�.. .., h + f -,..�. s a IT^ -Am4;. so as to ;rohiblt the Commis �.oner 6i-s, ober = re" . Pub7 i . of txy'. e `pity AA -t �P the ity of `*Saint• (Paul, ve s ►@i' 011CG the c �ir� �f �,., +• -` ^P the Heap�? Offrice or t��h�e of'th F rye Do artrr�ent; or the au ' 1�'i�Z9q''lLpresen at��r.6 of,aiyr�offthe�:forjgoing oity arks officers. : ' en grcing any. off' the provi�Vsio of .this or�iinanae..� n- Lt '�e� y��aze:; -ne ento1cf4menr. officer. A.o 1 ro- ---- vision of -this or�cinance sh 11 be construed s as-to prohib t the enforcement officer, the Commiss over of Pub is Safety, the City chitect of the C ty of Sai t Paul, the Health Officer or the Chie of the Fi e Department; or the authorized repres nta- tives o any of the foregoing City officers f om enforci g any of the provisions of this ordin nce. The pow rs conferred by this ordinance on the enforce ent officer, the Com issioner of Publ'c Safety, the City Architect o the City of Sai t Paul, t e Health Officer or he Chief of the ire Departme t; or the authorize representatives of any of tie foregoing City of icers shall be i addition to the powers alrea y conferred upon them and shall not be construed a in any way limiting their po ers. -21- 197044 (2) Inspection of Dwellings: The enforcement officer shall be authorized to make or cause to be made inspections to determine the condition of dwelling units, rooming houses, rooming units, and premises in order to safeguard the health, safety, morals, and welfare of the public. The enforcing officer or his designated representatives, shall be author- ized to enter any dwelling unit, rooming house, or premises at any reasonable time for the purpose of performing his duties under this ordinance. The owner, operator, or occupant of every dwelling unit, rooming unit, or the person in charge thereof, shall give the enforcement officer free access to such dwelling unit, rooming unit on which it is located at all reasonable times for the purpose of such inspection, examination, and survey. It shall be unlawful for any person to refuse entr- ance or impede an inspector or officer of the Building Department, Fire Department, or Health--: - Department in the performance of their duties and every such inspector or officer shall have the right to enter,-"'examine, and survey -all premises, grounds, erections, structures; dwellings, and buildings and every part thereof in the City at all reasonable times upon display of proper identification. (3) Access by Owner or Occupant (4) Every occupant of a dwelling unit or rooming unit, shall give the owner or operator thereof, or his agent or employee, access to any part of such dwell- ing unit, rooming unit, or its premises, at reason= able times for the purpose of effecting such inspec- tion and maintenance, making such repairs, or making such alterations as are necessary to comply with the provisions of this ordinance. Service of Notices Whenever the enforcement officer determines that there has been a violation, or that there are reason- able grounds to believe that there has been a, viola- tion, of any provision of this ordinance, he shall give notice of such violation or alleged violation to the person or persons responsible therefor. Such notice shall: (a) Be in writing; (b) Include a description of the real estate sufficient for identification; -22- 197044 (c) Specify the violation which exists and the remedial action required; (d) Allow a reasonable time for the performance of any act it requires; (e) Be served upon the record owner; provided, that such notice shall be deemed to be properly served upon such owner if a copy thereof is delivered to him personally or if not found by leaving a copy thereof at his usual place of abode, in the presence of someone in the family of suit- able age and discretion who shall be informed of the contents thereof, or.by sending a copy thereof by registered mail with return receipt requested to his last known address, or, if the registered letter with the copy is returned with a receipt showing it has not been delivered to him, by post- ing a copy thereof in a conspicuous place in or about the dwelling affected by the notice. In case such order is not promptly complied with, the enforcement officer may request the Corporation Counsel.to institute an appropriate action or proceeding at law or in,•equity against the person responsible,for said violation ordering him (a) to restrain, correct or remove such viola - tion -or the execution of work thereon; (b) to restrain or correct the erection, installation, or alteration of; (c) to require the removal of; or (d) to prevent the occupation or use of said build- ing, structure, or part thereof erected, constructed, installed or altered in violation of, or not in compliance with the provisions of this code, or in violation of a plan or specification under which ap roval, permit or certificate was issued, or (eT to enforce the penalty provisions of Section'( 'J',Vof this Code.. 54.19 Condemnation of Multiple Dwellings or Dwelling Units as Dangerous Structures or as Unfit for Human Habitation. (1) Dan erous Structures - Condemnations it e aii or part of any ui ing or structure (including among others a fence, billboard or sign) or the equipment for the operation of said building or structure (including among others the heating plant, plumbing, electric wiring, moving stairways, elevators and fire extinguishing apparatus) shall, in the opinion of the enforcement officer be found to be in an unsafe condition - dangerous to life, limb, or property he shall proceed to have the same condemned pursuant to the applicable provision of the Legislative Code, Section 1.07, pertaining to dangerous structures. -23- 197044 (2) Condemnation of Multiple Dwellings or Dwelling Units as Unfit for Human Habitation. Whenever the enforcement officer finds that any multiple dwelling or dwelling'unit constitutes a hazard to the health, safety or welfare of the occupants or to the public because it lacks main- tenance, or is dilapidated, insanitary, vermin - infested or rodent - infested or because it lacks the sanitary facilities or equipment or otherwise fails to comply with the provisions-of this ordinance but the same have not yet reached such state of complete disrepair as to be proceeded against by condemna- tion as a dangerous structure as hereinbefore provided he may condemn such dwelling or dwelling unit as unfit for human habitation., and if any dwelling or any part thereof is occupied by more occupants than provided by this ordinance, or is erected, altered or occupied contrary to law, such multiple dwelling shall be deemed an unlawful structure and the enforcement officer may cause such dwelling to be vacated. It shall be ,unlawful to again "occupy such dwelling until it or its occupation, as the case may be, has been made to conform to the law. (3) Placarding of Condemned Multiple Dwelling Any multiple dwelling condemned as "UNFIT FOR HUMAN HABITATION" shall be posted with a placard of con- demnation by enforcement officer. The placard of condemnation shall include the following: (a) name of City; (b) the name of the authorized department having jurisdiction; (c) the chapter and section of the ordinance under which it is issued; (d) an order that the dwelling or dwelling unit when vacated must remain vacant until the provisions of the order are complied with and the order to vacate is withdrawn; (e) the date that the placard of condemnation is posted; (f) a statement of the penalty for defacing or removal of the placard. (4) Service of Notice of Condemnation Whenever the enforcement officer has condemned a multiple dwelling as unfit for human habitation, he shall give notice to the owner of such condemna- tion and placarding of the multiple dwelling as unfit for human habitation. Such notice shall: (a) be in writing; (b) include a description of the real estate sufficient for identification; -24- 197044 (c) include a statement of a reason or reasons t why it is being issued; (d) include a description of the repairs and improvements required to bring the condemned multiple dwelling into compliance with the provisions of this ordinance; (e) a statement of time to cmrrect the conditions (such' ;%- time shall not be less than 5 days nor more than 20 da s from posting date except in cases of emergency); a statement of time when occupants must vacate the dwelling unit (not less than 24 hours or more than 30 days except in cases of emergency; (g) service of notice of condemnation shall be as follows: 1. By delivery to the owner personally, or by leaving the notice at the usual place of abode of the owner with a person of suitable age and discre- tion, or 2. By depositing in the United States Post Office, the notice, addressed to the owner at his last known address with postage prepaid thereon, or 3. By posting and keeping posted for 24 hours a copy of said notice in placard form in a conspicu- ous place on the condemned premises. (5) Vacation of Condemned and Placarded Multiple Tl._._ l l Any multiple dwelling which has been condemned and placarded as unfit for human habitation by the enforcement officer shall be vacated within a reasonable time as required by the enforcement officer, and it shall be unlawful for any owner or operator to let to any person for human habitation said multiple dwelling or dwelling unit; and no person shall occupy any multiple dwelling unit which has been condemned and placarded by the enforcement officer after the date set forth in the placard of condemnation. (6) Condemned Multiple Dwellings are not to be Occupied until Defects are Eliminated. No multiple dwelling which has been condemned and placarded as unfit for human habitation shall again be used for human habitation until written approval is secured from the enforcement officer. Enforcement officer shall remove such placard whenever the defect or defects upon which the condemnation and placarding action were based have been eliminated. -25- _; il , 197044 (7) Placard to be Removed only by Enforcing Officer. No person shall deface or remove the placard from any multiple dwelling or dwelling unit which has been condemned and placarded as unfit for human habitation. Such placard shall only be removed by the enforcement officer. (8) Report of Condemnation to Chief Health Officer and Chief of the Fire Prevention Bureau. The enforcement officer shall furnish a copy of each condemnation notice to the Chief Health Off- icer and the Chief of the,Fire Prevention Bureau. Section 3. 54.20 Conflict with other Ordinances. Conflict with other Ordinances except as provided in Section 54.4. In any case where a provision of this ordinance is found to be in conflict with a provision of any zoning, building, fire, safety, or health ordinance or code of this City existing on the effective date of this ordinance, the provision which establishes the higher standard for the promotion and protection'of the health and safety of the people shall prevail. In any case where a provision of this ordinance is found to.be in conflict with a provision of any other ordin- ance or code of this City existing on the effective date of this ordinance which establishes a lower stand- ard for the promotion and protection of the health and safety of the people, the provisions of this ordinance- - shall be deemed to prevail, and such other ordinances or codes are hereby declared to be repealed to the extent that they may be found in conflict with this ordinance. Section 4. 54.21 Severability If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance would be declared invalid for any reason whatsoever, such decision shall not affect the remaining portions of this ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect; and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable. I -26= Section 5. 197044 54.22 This ordinance shall be deemed a part of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, and shall be incorporated there- in and givenan appropriate chapter and /or section num- ber at the time of the next revision of said Legisla- tive Code. Section 6. 54.23 This ordinance sh -all take effect and be in force thirty days after its passage, approval and publication. Section 7. 54.24 Administrative Liability No officer, agent, or employee of the City of Saint Paul shall render himself personally liable for any damage that may accrue to persons or property as a result of any act required or permitted in the dis- charge of his duties under this ordinance. No person who institutes, or assists in the prosecution of,, a criminal proceeding under this code shall be liable in damages therefor unless he acted with actual malice and without reasonable grounds for believing that the person accused or prosecuted was guilty of an unlawful act or omission. Any suit brought against any officer, agent, or employee of the_City of Saint Paul, as a result of any act required or permitted in the dis- charge of his duties under this ordinance, shall be defended by the Corporation Counsel until the final determination of.the proceedings therein. Section 8. 54.25 Penalty for Violation Every person, firm, or corporation who shall violate any provision of this ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $100.00 or by imprison- ment for not to exceed 90 days. Each days continuance of the violation of this ordinance after due notice has been served in accordance with the terms and provisions of Subsection 54.18 of this ordinance shall be deemed a separate offense. Section 9. 54.26 Saving Clause This ordinance shall not affect violations of any other ordinance, code or regulation of the City of Saint Paul -27- y tlr' vljo- l 114111,�l vit 4 I JUN - �f/ -. , .vLC -ems - ,�iL��e�GL — / - � = °'L`'`.' � .�itiR.� 7ru�f��.fi- • - oxz� � r } . 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