Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 15 § 15.170
LOADING AND UNLOADING (Bloomington Buildings and Structures Code)
Operative Text
(a) No person shall cause or permit any such vehicle used for septic tank pumping or sewage transportation to stand or remain at or near any public building or residence or upon any street, highway, or other public place for any longer time than is actually required in the loading, conveying and unloading thereof. (b) The unloading of the contents from any vehicle at the sanitary sewage disposal plant shall be between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. (1958 Code, § 59.06) (Added by Ord. 68-28, passed 4-15-1968; Ord. 71-23, passed 4-12-1971; amended by Ord. 2009-2, passed 2-2-2009; Ord. 2014-14, passed 10-13-2014)
Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 15.170 governs the operation of vehicles used for septic tank pumping or sewage transportation in public spaces. Under this provision, such vehicles may not linger at or near public buildings, residences, streets, highways, or other public places any longer than the time genuinely needed to complete loading and unloading. Additionally, the discharge of vehicle contents at the sanitary sewage disposal plant is restricted to weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers who arrange for septic or sewage pumping services should be aware that § 15.170 limits how long service vehicles may remain on or near the property to only the time actually necessary for the job. Compliant operators typically coordinate with service providers to ensure vehicles arrive, complete their work, and depart promptly without unnecessary idling or waiting. Scheduling service appointments during the permitted disposal window—Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.—helps ensure that haulers can complete the full service cycle, including disposal plant drop-off, within the allowed timeframe.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants who observe septic or sewage vehicles lingering unnecessarily near their residence or on public streets may have grounds to note a potential violation of § 15.170. This provision is part of Bloomington's municipal code, and concerns about violations can generally be directed to the appropriate city code enforcement or public works office. Tenant-rights organizations or local housing resources can help residents understand what options are available when municipal ordinance concerns arise in connection with their housing.
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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