Maple Plain, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. 13 § 4-583
Barbecues and open flames
Operative Text
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 rental dwelling unit. Further, no person shall store or use any fuel, barbecue, torch or similar heating or lighting chemicals or device in such locations.
Maple Plain Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. 13 § 4-583 prohibits any person from starting or maintaining an open fire or flame on balconies above ground level, on rooftops, or on ground-floor patios that are within 15 feet of a rental dwelling unit. The rule also bans storing or using fuel, barbecues, torches, and similar heating or lighting devices in those same areas. This applies to anyone in or around a covered rental property, regardless of their role.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Maple Plain Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. 13 § 4-583, compliant property operators generally communicate the open-flame and barbecue prohibition clearly to residents through lease agreements, move-in materials, and posted notices in affected common areas. Operators typically conduct periodic inspections of balconies, rooftops, and ground-floor patios within 15 feet of rental units to confirm that no prohibited devices or fuel are being stored there. Maintaining documentation of these communications and inspections is a common practice among operators seeking to demonstrate ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Maple Plain Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. 13 § 4-583 establishes that tenants, guests, and all other persons are prohibited from using or storing barbecues, torches, open flames, or related fuels on balconies, rooftops, or nearby ground-floor patios at rental properties. Tenants who observe a landlord or neighbor violating this provision may have the option of reporting the condition to the appropriate Maple Plain municipal code enforcement office. Consulting a local tenant-rights organization can help clarify what remedies or reporting channels may be available in a given 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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