Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 15 § 15.185
MOVING OF BUILDINGS (Bloomington Buildings and Structures Code)
Operative Text
Upon making application for a permit to move a building pursuant to the terms of the Building Code ( Article I, Chapter 15 ), a fee as set forth in City Code Appendix A shall be paid by the applicant for pre-moving inspections. The pre-moving inspection fee shall be in addition to other fees as may be required in the building, plumbing, heating, electrical or other construction regulations of the city. (1958 Code, § 60.05) (Added by Ord. 133, passed 4-17-1958; Ord. 190, passed 9-16-1952; Ord. 195, passed 11-25-1952; Ord. 97, passed 12-17-1956; Ord. 107, passed 5-20-1957; Ord. 109, passed 5-20-1957; Ord. 217, passed 12-7-1959; Ord. 81-8, passed 3-9-1981; Ord. 90-53, passed 12-10-1990; Ord. 2007-22, passed 6-25-2007; Ord. 2022-40 , passed 8-29-2022)
Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 15.185 establishes that anyone seeking a permit to move a building within the city must pay a pre-moving inspection fee, the amount of which is set in City Code Appendix A. This fee is separate from and in addition to any other applicable fees tied to building, plumbing, heating, electrical, or other construction-related permits. The rule applies to the permit application process itself, meaning the fee obligation arises at the time of application rather than after work is completed.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners or managers who plan to relocate a structure in Bloomington should be aware that § 15.185 requires payment of a pre-moving inspection fee when submitting a building-move permit application under Article I, Chapter 15 of the Building Code. Compliant operators typically budget for this fee alongside all other applicable construction-related permit fees, since the pre-moving inspection fee does not replace or offset those separate charges. Reviewing City Code Appendix A before submitting an application helps ensure the correct fee amount is included with the application.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
While § 15.185 primarily governs permit applicants rather than tenants directly, renters in a building that is being relocated may have an interest in understanding that the move requires a formal permit process, including pre-moving inspections, under Bloomington's Code of Ordinances. If a tenant believes a building is being moved without the required permits or inspections, they can contact the City of Bloomington's building or code enforcement office to inquire about compliance. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local Bloomington ordinances can also help residents understand how a permitted building move may affect their housing 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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