Princeton, Minn., City Code title 3 ch. 358 (2026) § 358.17

358.17 License Suspension, Revocation, Denial and Non-renewal.
(a)     The Administrative process of probable existence of a violation.
        1) Upon becoming aware of the probable existence of a violation of this Article, the Fire Chief shall
            make an inspection and prepare a written report.
        2) If the Fire Chief determines that there is a probable belief that this Article has been violated, the
            Fire Chief shall forward a copy of the written report, together with written notification in the
            form of a “Correction Order” to the property owner of record and any persons occupying the
            property.
        3) The notice shall be served in writing by standard mail.
        4) The notice shall provide that within ten regular calendar days from the date of this notice, that the
            identified violation shall be corrected by the property owner or persons occupying the property,
            and that failure to do so may result in a license suspension, revocation, denial or non-renewal.
        5) All notices are to be in writing and sent to the Fire Chief, with a copy sent to the City
            Administrator.
        6) Mailing to the Fire Chief or others is deemed effective on the date of posting to the United States
            Postal Service.
(b)     The City Council process for consideration of license suspension, revocation, denial or non-renewal.
      1)    No action will be taken by the City Council to revoke, suspend, deny, or not renew a rental
            dwelling license without a public meeting and written notice of that meeting is sent to the owner
            or agent and affected tenants a minimum of ten (10) days prior to the City Council meeting.
      2)    The City Council shall give due regard to the frequency and seriousness of the violations, the ease
            with which such violations could have been cured or avoided and good faith efforts to comply.
      3)    The City Council shall issue a decision to revoke, suspend, deny or not renew a rental dwelling
            license only upon written findings.
      4)    Upon a decision to revoke, suspend, deny or not renew a license, no new application for the same
            facility will be accepted for a period of time specified in the City Council's written decision, not
            exceeding one year. Such new applications shall be accompanied by a reinstatement fee
            consistent with the City Fee Schedule.
      5)    The City Council may suspend, revoke, deny or not renew a license for part or all of a facility.
      6)    A written decision to revoke, suspend, deny or not renew a rental dwelling license or application
            for part of a facility shall specify the part or parts of the facility to which it applies. Thereafter,
            and until a rental dwelling license is reissued or reinstated, no rental dwellings that become
            vacant in such part or parts of the facility may be rented or occupied.
            1.    Revocation, suspension, denial or non-renewal of a rental dwelling license shall not excuse
                  the owner from compliance with all terms of this Article as long as any units in the facility
                  are occupied.
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            2.   Failure to comply with all terms of this Article during the term of revocation, suspension,
                 denial or non-renewal is a misdemeanor and grounds for extension of the term of such
                 revocation or suspension or continuation of non-renewal, or for a decision not to reinstate
                 the license, notwithstanding any limitations on the period of suspension, revocation, denial
                 or non-renewal specified in the City Council's written decision.
(c)    Suspension.
       (1) The City Council may suspend a rental dwelling license under the following circumstances:
            a.   Failure to correct deficiencies noted in notices of violation within the time specified in the
                 notice.
            b.   Failure to pay any rental dwelling license, inspection or reinstatement fee required by this
                 Article.
            c.   Any other violation of the Building Code or the property maintenance, zoning,
                 environmental or utility Chapters of the City Code.
            d.   Any specific provisions of the City Code that include suspension as a remedy (i.e. nuisance
                 calls, etc.).
       (2) Additional standards related to suspension of a rental dwelling license:
            a.   A reinstatement fee as established by the City Council shall be paid prior to reinstatement of
                 a rental dwelling license that has been suspended.
            b.   In addition to the reinstatement fee, the City may issue a citation for the applicable
                 violations.
            c.   While under suspension, the owner cannot lease the affected unit(s) and/or facility to a new
                 tenant(s).
            d.   The suspension shall be for a period of up to six months unless otherwise regulated by this
                 Article.
(d) Revocation.
       (1) The City Council may revoke a rental dwelling license under the following circumstances:
            a.   When an owner has not complied with reinstatement criteria.
            b.   When it is found that an owner has made false statements on any application or other
                 information or report required by this Article to be given by the owner or agent.
            c.   When it has been determined through an inspection that major life/safety issues exist on the
                 property.
            d.   Operating or allowing the rental property to be used in such a manner as to constitute a
                 breach of the peace, a menace to health, safety, and welfare of the public or a disturbance of
                 the peace or comfort of the residents of the City, upon recommendation by the City of
                 Princeton Police Department.
            e.   Failure to schedule and/or allow rental or building inspections of the licensed premises, for
                 the purpose of ensuring compliance with rental dwelling license requirements, City Code
                 requirements, State Building Codes, or other applicable state or federal law.
            f.   Any specific provisions of the City ordinances that include revocation as a remedy (i.e.
                 nuisance calls, etc.).
            g.   Other good cause as determined by the City Council.
(e)    Reinstatement of license.
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        (1)   Upon a decision to revoke, deny, or for non-renewal of a license, no new application for the
              same rental dwelling will be accepted for a period of time specified in the written decision of the
              City Council, not to exceed one year. Any such new application must be accompanied by a
              reinstatement fee, as specified in the City Fee Schedule, in addition to all other fees required by
              this Article. In addition to the reinstatement fee, the City may issue a citation for the applicable
              violations.
 (f)      Failure to comply.
         (1) Failure to comply with any term of this Article during a period of revocation, suspension, or
             nonrenewal is also grounds for extension of the term of such revocation or suspension or
             continuation of nonrenewal, or for a decision not to reinstate the license, notwithstanding any
             limitations on the period of suspension, revocation or nonrenewal specified in the City Council's
             written decision.