Dayton, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 113 (2026) § 113.096
FUEL STORAGE
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LP tanks, gasoline containers and fueled equipment, including but not limited to motorcycles, mopeds, lawn-care equipment and portable cooking equipment, shall not be stored or repaired in an apartment building or dwelling unit. (Ord. 2018-18, passed 2-28-2018; Ord. 2019-07, passed 6-11-2019) Penalty, see § 113.999
Dayton Ch. 113 Rental Dwellings § 113.096 prohibits the storage or repair of LP (propane) tanks, gasoline containers, and fuel-powered equipment—such as motorcycles, mopeds, lawn-care tools, and portable cooking devices—inside apartment buildings or individual dwelling units. The rule applies regardless of whether the equipment is in active use or simply being kept on the premises. Violations are subject to penalties outlined in § 113.999.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rental properties covered by Dayton Ch. 113 § 113.096 generally ensure that lease agreements and house rules explicitly prohibit tenants from bringing LP tanks, gasoline containers, motorcycles, mopeds, lawn-care equipment, or portable cooking equipment into any interior space of the building or unit. Compliant operators typically conduct periodic inspections to confirm no such items are stored or repaired indoors, and they communicate the rule clearly at move-in and through posted notices. Penalties for violations are referenced in § 113.999, making proactive communication an important part of property management practice.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Dayton Ch. 113 § 113.096, tenants have a clear notice that LP tanks, gasoline containers, and fueled equipment may not be kept or serviced inside their dwelling unit or anywhere within the apartment building. If a landlord or another resident is storing such items in a common area or unit in violation of this provision, tenants may report the condition to the appropriate Dayton code enforcement authority. Tenants who receive a notice of violation related to § 113.096 may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service to understand how the penalty provisions of § 113.999 could apply 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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