Shakopee, Minn., Mun. Code ch. 92 (2026) § 92.01
ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
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A. The 2021 International Property Maintenance Code as promulgated by the International Code Council, Inc., is adopted by reference and incorporated into the city code in whole as if it was set out in full, subject to the amendments contained in this chapter. B. Where there is any conflict between the provisions of the International Property Maintenance Code and any other applicable code or ordinance enforced by the city, other than the Minnesota State Building Code or Minnesota State Fire Code, the more restrictive provision shall apply. Where there is a conflict the state code shall apply. Where the conflict involves definitions and neither is necessarily more restrictive than the other, the definition set forth in the code or ordinance which more particularly addresses the subject at hand shall apply. (O2022-008, passed 04-05-2022) HISTORY Adopted by Ord. O2022-008 Adopting International Property Maintenance Code on 4/5/2022
Section 92.01 of Shakopee's city code formally adopts the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), published by the International Code Council, as local law — including all of its standards for the maintenance of residential and non-residential properties — subject to any local amendments made elsewhere in Chapter 92. When the IPMC conflicts with another city code or ordinance, the stricter of the two rules governs; however, if the conflict involves the Minnesota State Building Code or Minnesota State Fire Code, state law takes precedence. In cases where conflicting codes define a term differently without one being clearly more restrictive, the definition from whichever code more specifically addresses the subject matter applies.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Shakopee should be aware that § 92.01 makes the full 2021 IPMC enforceable as local law, meaning compliance with state or national standards alone may not be sufficient if Shakopee's local amendments or other city ordinances impose stricter requirements. Compliant operators generally review both the IPMC baseline and any Chapter 92 amendments to identify which standard is more restrictive and apply that one. When questions arise about overlapping definitions or conflicting code sections, referencing the code that most specifically addresses the subject — as directed by § 92.01 — is the approach the provision contemplates.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 92.01, tenants in Shakopee benefit from property maintenance standards set by the 2021 IPMC, which covers habitability conditions such as structural integrity, sanitation, heating, and pest control, as adopted and potentially strengthened by local amendments in Chapter 92. If a rental unit appears to fall below these standards, tenants generally have the option of filing a complaint with the city's code enforcement office, which is responsible for administering the IPMC. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Minnesota housing law can help explain how the IPMC standards interact with state landlord-tenant protections and what documentation may be useful when raising a maintenance concern.
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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