Grand Rapids, Minn., Mun. Code ch. 28 (2026) § 28-76
Right Of Appeal
Operative Text
Any person aggrieved by a decision of the building official, by a compliance order, or a decision to deny, suspend, revoke or not renew a permit, may appeal to the housing appeals board by filing a written notice of appeal with the building officials office within ten business days after receipt of such order or notice. The appeal shall contain a statement setting forth the grounds for the appeal and be accompanied by the applicable fee. The timely filing of a written appeal shall stay all proceedings until the appeals process is completed, unless such stay would cause imminent peril to life, health or property. The housing appeals board shall meet as needed, or at the call of the chair, to hear appeals. A hearing shall be held within 30 days after filing of an appeal. The city clerk shall provide the appellant five business days written notice of the time and place of the hearing. If necessary to do so, the board may postpone a hearing to a later date, not to exceed 60 days after the filing of an appeal. The board shall hear all relevant evidence and argument. The board may admit evidence which possesses probative value commonly accepted by reasonably prudent persons in the conduct of their affairs. The housing appeals board will give due regard to the frequency and seriousness of violations, the ease with which such violations could have been cured or avoided and good faith efforts to comply and will issue a decision to deny, not renew, suspend or revoke a permit only upon written findings. The board shall tape record the hearing and keep a record of documentary evidence submitted. The board shall issue its decision in writing 15 days after the close of the hearing. The decision shall either deny or uphold the decision of the building official or may grant a registration permit upon such terms and conditions as the board deems necessary to accomplish the purposes of this article. A copy of the decision shall be mailed to the appellant. Notice of the final decision also shall be mailed to each occupant. The decision of the board may be appealed by filing an appeal or appropriate writ with the Itasca County District Court within 15 days after the issuance of the board's written decision. HISTORY Adopted by Ord. 21-02-01 on 2/22/2021
Grand Rapids Ch. 28 § 28-76 establishes a formal appeal process for anyone affected by a building official's decision, including compliance orders and permit actions such as denial, suspension, or revocation. A written appeal must be filed with the building official's office within ten business days of receiving the order, and doing so generally pauses enforcement proceedings while the appeal is pending—unless an imminent safety threat exists. The Housing Appeals Board must hold a hearing within 30 days, issue a written decision within 15 days after the hearing closes, and that decision can itself be further appealed to the Itasca County District Court within 15 days of issuance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Grand Rapids Ch. 28 § 28-76, property owners and managers who receive an adverse decision from the building official—such as a permit denial, suspension, or revocation—have a defined window of ten business days to file a written notice of appeal with the building official's office, accompanied by the required fee and a statement of grounds. Operators who file a timely appeal generally benefit from a stay of enforcement proceedings during the appeals process, except where imminent peril is found. Compliant operators typically keep records of all notices received, track deadlines carefully, and prepare relevant evidence and documentation to present at the Housing Appeals Board hearing.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Grand Rapids Ch. 28 § 28-76 gives occupants a stake in the appeals process—notice of the Housing Appeals Board's final decision must be mailed to each occupant of the affected property, keeping residents informed of outcomes that may affect their housing. Tenants who believe a building official's decision or a permit action affects their living conditions may have standing to engage with the appeals process, and tenant-rights organizations can help clarify what participation options are available. If the board's decision is unsatisfactory, § 28-76 also provides that a further appeal may be filed with the Itasca County District Court within 15 days of the board's written decision.
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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