(A) (1) Occupancy limitations for all nonresidential properties shall be determined by the type of occupancy and the occupant load limits set by the Minnesota State Building Code and Minnesota State Fire Code.
(2) Permissible occupancy of rental dwelling unit. The maximum permissible occupancy of any legal or legal non-conforming rental dwelling unit at the time this code is adopted shall be determined as follows:
(a) For the first occupant, 150 square feet of habitable room floor space and for every additional occupant thereof, at least 100 square feet of habitable room floor space.
(b) The minimum permissible square footage of any new rental property, initially licensed after the adoption of this code, shall meet the minimum requirements of § 9.106(D) of city code.
(c) In no event shall the total number of occupants exceed two times the number of bedrooms, in the rental dwelling unit.
(d) In no event shall an occupant be allowed to sleep in a basement, or shall a bed, in a usable position, be present in a basement unless the space, through the city permit process, meets all requirements of the Minnesota State Building Code for use as a bedroom.
(B) No person shall occupy as an owner-occupant or let to another for occupancy any dwelling unit for occupancy by more than one family, other than for temporary guests. Family is defined in § 9.103.
(Ord. 1532, passed 11-26-07) Penalty, see § 5A.602