The MBC is designed to be a comprehensive ordinance book for statutory cities under 500 in population. Many portions of the MBC help the City meet requirements imposed by state and federal law. For example, Chapter 93 is designed to help the City manage right-of-way installations in a manner consistent with the MN Rules for Pipeline Safety. Other portions are not required by state or federal law, but deal with subjects of frequent concern to cities under 500 in population. For example, Chapter 92 helps a city address nuisances that detract from your City’s health and welfare.
The MBC is designed to provide the right amount of regulation for cities under 500 in population, without burdening City staff with too much administrative red tape.
As a result, adoption of the entire and complete MBC is recommended for all cities considering the MBC.
While not recommended, some cities may choose to omit some chapters of the MBC. The decision to omit portions of the MBC should be discussed with the city attorney. The following list of the MBC chapters indicates chapters of the MBC that contain provisions designed to address requirements of state or federal law or regulation. These Chapters are indicated by a (*). The symbol (**) indicates sections of the MBC that are highly recommended, but not required by state law. Finally, some Chapters must be adopted if the city wishes to engage (or currently is engaged in certain activities), such as providing water and sewer. If the city provides water and sewer, it should consider those portions of the MBC pertaining to those subjects as required.
TITLE I: GENERAL PROVISIONS
10. General Provisions (*)
TITLE III: ADMINISTRATION
30. General Provisions (*)
31. Departments, Boards and Commissions (*)
32. Emergency Management (*)
50. Garbage and Rubbish (* if the city regulates/provides collection)
51. Sewer Regulations (* if the city provides sewer)
52. Water Regulations (* if the city provides water)
53. Storm Water Drainage Utility (* if the city has a storm water utility)
54. Rates and Charges (* if the city has sewer or water utility)
73. Recreational Vehicles
74. Bicycles, Roller Blades, Roller Skates, Roller Skis and Skateboards
TITLE IX: GENERAL REGULATIONS
92. Health and Safety; Nuisances (**)
93. Streets and Sidewalks (*)
TITLE XI: BUSINESS REGULATIONS
110. General Licensing Provisions (* if the city licenses liquor or has a municipal liquor store)
111. Commercial Amusements
112. Liquor Regulations (* if the city licenses liquor or has a municipal liquor store)
113. Peddlers and Solicitors
116. Regulating Lawful Gambling
117. Garage and Rummage Sales
118. Regulation of Public Dances and Special Events
119. Sexually Oriented Businesses (**)
TITLE XIII: GENERAL OFFENSES
150. General Provisions (**)
152. Subdivision Control (**)
153. Anti-Blight Regulations (**)
