HomeMy WebLinkAbout1708ORDINANCE NO. 1708
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 9 — LAND USE OF THE CITY CODE OF 2005
TO AMEND 9.104 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT.
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1
The following administrative processes are amended or deleted as provided in Section 9.104 of the City
Code of 2005, is hereby established to read as follows:
(P) Enforcement.
(1) Complaints. The Zoning Administrator shall have the authority to investigate any complaint alleging a
violation of this article or the conditions of any zoning or plat approval, and take such action as is warranted in
accordance with the provisions set forth in this article.
(2) Procedure.
(a) Notice of violation. The Zoning Administrator shall provide a written notice to the property owner or
to any person responsible for such violation, identifying the property in question, indicating the nature of the
violation, and ordering the action necessary to remedy the violation, including a reasonable time period for
action. Additional written notices may be provided at the Zoning Administrator's discretion.
(b) Enforcement without notice. Whenever the Zoning Administrator finds that an emergency exists in
relation to the enforcement of the provisions of this article, which requires immediate action to protect the
health, safety or welfare of the occupants of any structure, or the public, the Zoning Administrator may seek
immediate enforcement without prior written notice.
(3) Violation and penalties. Any person, firm or corporation determined to be in violation any of the
provisions of this article or any amendments may be subject to penalties such as liens, personal obligations,
late fees and charges, administrative citations, abatement, and found guilty of a misdemeanor. Each day that a
violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense.
Section 2
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after 30 days after its passage.
Ordinance No.1708
City of Columbia Heights — Ordinance No. 1708
First Reading: November 12, 2024
Offered by: James
Seconded by: Spriggs
Roll Call: All Ayes; Buesgens and Jacobs
absent.
Second Reading: November 25, 2024
Offered by: Spriggs
Seconded by: James
Roll Call: All Ayes
Date of Passage: November 25, 2024
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 1708
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 9: LAND USE OF THE CITY CODE OF 2005 TO AMEND 9.104 —
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT.
The City Council for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota adopted Ordinance No. 1708 on November 25,
2024.
The purpose of this ordinance is to update, upon passage, Chapter 9 Land Use of Columbia Heights City Code,
9.104 Administration and Enforcement. Section (P) (3) Violations and penalties is amended to include the use
of liens, personal obligations, late fees and charges, administrative citations, and abatement as alternative
means to conduct enforcement of the Zoning Code.
This is a summary of Ordinance No. 1708. A copy of the entire text of the Ordinance is available for public
inspection during regular office hours at City Hall, by standard or electronic mail, or at
www.columbiaheightsmn.gov
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Ordinance No.1708