Linwood Township, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. V § 8-367
Barbecues and open flames
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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. Further, no person shall store or use any fuel, barbecue, torch, or similar heating or lighting chemicals or device in such locations.
Linwood Township Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. V § 8-367 prohibits any person from starting or maintaining a fire or open flame on balconies, 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 locations. This applies regardless of whether the fire is intentional or incidental, and covers both the act of burning and the mere presence of related equipment.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Linwood Township Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. V § 8-367, compliant property operators generally ensure that lease terms and community rules reflect the prohibition on open flames, barbecues, torches, and fuel storage on balconies, rooftops, and ground-floor patios within 15 feet of any structure. Operators commonly conduct periodic inspections to confirm that residents are not storing prohibited devices in covered areas. Clear written notice to tenants at move-in and during lease renewals is a common practice for maintaining awareness of this fire-safety requirement.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Linwood Township Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. V § 8-367 establishes that no resident may use or store barbecues, torches, fuel, or similar items on balconies, rooftops, or ground-floor patios within 15 feet of a structure. Tenants who observe a landlord or neighboring occupant violating this provision may report the concern to the relevant local code enforcement or fire safety authority in Linwood Township. Tenant-rights organizations can help explain how this ordinance interacts with lease obligations or habitability concerns.
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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