Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 15 § 15.200
RENEWAL OF EXPIRED PERMITS (Bloomington Buildings and Structures Code)
Operative Text
(a) Every permit issued by the issuing authority shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the installation or work authorized by the permit is not commenced within 180 days from the date of issuance or if the work or installation is suspended or abandoned at any time for a period of 180 days. The issuing authority may extend the time for action by the applicant upon written request of the applicant showing that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from being taken or when the issuing authority determines that an extension of the time for action will not interfere with the purposes and intent of this code. (b) Before such work or installation can begin or resume, a new permit shall be first obtained to do so, and the fee therefor shall be one-half of the amount required for a new permit, provided no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work and provided further that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one year. After a one year suspension or abandonment of work, the permit cannot be renewed. (1958 Code, § 60.21) (Added by 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. 133, passed 4-17-1958; Ord. 76-57, passed 12-6-1976; Ord. 79-2, passed 1-22-1979)
Under Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 15.200, a permit automatically expires and becomes void if the authorized work does not begin within 180 days of issuance, or if work is suspended or abandoned for any continuous 180-day period. A new permit is required before work can start or resume, though a reduced fee of half the standard amount applies if no changes to the original plans are made and the lapse has not exceeded one year. Once a suspension or abandonment stretches beyond one year, the permit cannot be renewed at all and a full new permit process would be required.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under § 15.200 of the Bloomington Code generally keep close track of permit issuance dates and maintain continuous, documented progress on permitted work to avoid the 180-day lapse threshold. Compliant operators who anticipate delays submit written extension requests to the issuing authority before the deadline, demonstrating that circumstances beyond their control caused the delay. When a lapse does occur and is under one year with no plan changes, operators typically secure the reduced-fee renewal permit before resuming any work.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 15.200 of the Bloomington Code affects tenants when permitted renovation or installation work in a rental property stalls or stops for extended periods, since work performed under an expired permit may raise code-compliance concerns. Tenants who observe that work has been halted for a prolonged time can inquire with Bloomington's issuing authority about the status of the relevant permit. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local housing codes can help residents understand what options may be available if unpermitted or lapsed-permit work affects habitability.
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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