Dayton, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 113 (2026) § 113.097
BARBECUES AND OPEN FLAMES
Operative Text
In any structure containing two or more dwelling units, no person shall kindle, maintain, or cause any fire or open flame on any balcony above ground level, on any roof, or on any ground floor patio within 15 feet of any structure. No person shall store or use any fuel, barbecue, torch, or similar heating or lighting chemicals or device in such locations. (Ord. 2018-18, passed 2-28-2018; Ord. 2019-07, passed 6-11-2019) Penalty, see § 113.999
Dayton Ch. 113 § 113.097 prohibits anyone in a multi-unit residential building from starting or maintaining a fire or open flame on balconies above ground level, rooftops, or ground-floor patios that are within 15 feet of a structure. The rule also bans storing or using fuel, barbecues, torches, and similar devices in those same areas. This applies to all persons — residents, guests, and operators alike — in any building with two or more dwelling units.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Dayton Ch. 113 § 113.097, compliant property operators typically communicate the open-flame and barbecue prohibition clearly to residents through lease agreements, move-in materials, and posted notices in common areas. Operators generally conduct periodic inspections to confirm that balconies, rooftops, and ground-floor patios within 15 feet of the structure are free of grills, fuel canisters, torches, and similar devices. Violations of this provision carry penalties referenced in § 113.999, so maintaining documented enforcement of the policy is a common practice among compliant operators.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Dayton Ch. 113 § 113.097 establishes that no person — including tenants and their guests — may use or store barbecues, open flames, fuel, or similar devices on balconies, rooftops, or patios within 15 feet of a multi-unit structure. Tenants who observe violations by neighbors or have questions about how this rule is applied in their building may contact the City of Dayton's code enforcement office for guidance. Tenant-rights organizations in the Dayton area can also help residents understand how this provision interacts with their lease obligations and what options exist if they believe the rule is being applied inconsistently.
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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