Andover, Minn., City Code title 9 ch. 8 art. A (2026) § 9-8A-20
CITY COUNCIL’S DECISION
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9-8A-20: CITY COUNCIL’S DECISION: Upon at least five (5) business days' notice to the appellant of the time and place for hearing the appeal and within thirty (30) days after appeal is filed, the City Council shall hold a hearing thereon at which the City Council shall dismiss, modify or affirm the order in whole or in part.
Section 9-8A-20 of the Andover, MN City Code establishes the process by which the City Council resolves appeals of property maintenance orders. Once an appeal is filed, the City Council must schedule a hearing within thirty days and give the appellant at least five business days' advance notice of when and where it will take place. At the hearing, the Council has authority to dismiss the order entirely, modify it in part, or affirm it as originally issued.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Section 9-8A-20, property owners who have filed an appeal of a maintenance order can expect the City Council to schedule a hearing within thirty days of that filing. Compliant operators typically monitor their mail and official communications closely so they do not miss the required five-business-day advance notice of the hearing date and location. Attending the hearing and presenting relevant documentation about the property's condition is a standard part of the appeal process under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 9-8A-20 provides a structured timeline for City Council review of appealed property maintenance orders, which can be relevant to tenants when a landlord challenges a code-enforcement action affecting their housing. Tenants may wish to be aware that the Council can dismiss, modify, or affirm the original order at the hearing, and that the outcome can affect conditions in their unit. Consulting a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid resource can help tenants understand how the City Council's decision process under this provision may relate to their situation.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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