Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 9 § 9.03
AUTHORITY (Bloomington Housing Opportunity and Preservation Ordinance)
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(a) M.S. § 462.358, subd. 1a, provides that a municipality may adopt and maintain in effect any law, ordinance, rule, or other measure that is adopted for the purpose of increasing the supply of affordable housing using land use mechanisms such as affordable housing ordinances, notwithstanding any other provisions of the law; (b) M.S. § 462.358, subd. 11, provides that a municipality may enter into an agreement with an applicant that provides for a portion of housing units be affordable with established pricing and long-term affordability, notwithstanding any other provisions of the law; and (c) M.S. § 473.859 requires municipal comprehensive plans to promote the creation of affordable housing for low and moderate income individuals and families. (Ord. 2019-16 , passed 2-25-2019)
Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 9 § 9.03 establishes the legal authority underlying the city's affordable housing requirements. It draws on three Minnesota statutes that collectively allow municipalities to adopt land-use measures aimed at increasing affordable housing, enter into affordability agreements with developers, and incorporate affordable housing goals into comprehensive planning. This provision does not itself impose obligations but instead identifies the state-law foundations that authorize the city to act.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 9 § 9.03, the city's affordable housing program rests on explicit grants of authority from Minnesota state law. Operators and developers working with the city generally understand that affordability agreements and land-use conditions tied to projects are grounded in this statutory framework. Familiarity with the authority provision helps property owners and applicants contextualize the legal basis for any affordability requirements they may encounter in the development or permitting process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 9 § 9.03 signals that the city has a state-law mandate and authorization to pursue affordable housing for low- and moderate-income residents. Tenants seeking affordable units in Bloomington can look to this provision as confirmation that the city's affordability programs are backed by Minnesota statute. Tenant-rights organizations or local housing agencies can help residents understand how this authority translates into specific protections or available affordable units.
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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