(A) The provisions of this Code establish minimum standards for maintaining dwellings, accessory structures and premises. Such occupancies in existing buildings may be continued as provided in the Minnesota Uniform Building Code and shall apply to all buildings or portions thereof used, or designed or intended to be used, for human habitation except:
(1) Such structures as are found to be substandard as defined in this Code.
(2) Present and future licensed rental properties not in compliance with this Code or any other code, statute, ordinance or regulation that have not been granted as a valid variance or those considered legally nonconforming.
(3) If continuation of such use presents a clear danger to life, health, property, or public welfare.
(4) Where any building or portion thereof is used or intended to be used as a combination apartment house-hotel, the provision of this Code shall apply to the separate portions as if they were separate buildings.
(B) This Code also applies to all buildings which are rented in whole or in part as a dwelling for persons other than the property owner's family as defined herein. It includes accessory structures such as garages and storage buildings and rooming houses or lodging houses.
(C) This chapter does not apply to Minnesota Department of Health licensed rest homes, convalescent facilities, nursing homes or hotels and motels.
(Ord. 236, passed 7-2-2007)