(A) All structures and appurtenances shall be constructed in accordance with the general standards of the building industry. The city does not examine plans nor assume liability for the structural stability or quality of any structures.
(B) All dwelling units shall be a minimum of 20 feet wide and shall be placed on a foundation.
(C) Any new structure constructed or placed after the date of this chapter and not on a permanent foundation shall be considered a temporary structure.
(D) New manufactured homes and mobile homes shall be installed by a licensed installer and a copy of the installation compliance certificate shall be submitted to the city prior to occupancy of the dwelling.
(E) For dwellings to be moved onto a property, excluding manufactured homes that have never been occupied, the following shall be applicable.
(1) Prior to permit issuance, the property owner shall provide documentation of a certified home inspection, including the following, at a minimum:
(a) Certification that the electrical wiring meets State Codes;
(b) Certification that the plumbing meets State Codes;
(c) An evaluation of foundation adaptability and condition;
(d) An evaluation of roof condition;
(e) An evaluation of structural integrity; and
(f) Certification that all doors, windows, and siding are in acceptable condition. Buildings should be finished in aesthetically acceptable tones and colors and complement the tones and colors of all other buildings on the property.
(2) The dwelling, once in place, must meet all municipal ordinances, with consideration given for approved variances.
(F) Individual sewage treatment systems shall conform to State Pollution Control Agency Standards, Minn. Rules Chapters 7080 through 7083.
(G) Any private supply of water for domestic purposes must meet or exceed standards for water quality of the State Department of Health and the MPCA.
(H) Plumbing and electrical facilities installed after the date of this chapter in all structures shall conform to the State Plumbing Code and State Electrical Code, respectively.
(Ord. passed 4-10-2017; Ord. O-23-27, passed 8-14-2023) Penalty, see § 150.999