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Sterling Codifiers, Inc. Page 7 of 44 a. The housing inspector may issue a permit to allow for temporary housing when a specified emergency creates the need to allow for such housing. A permit may be - issued only when the emergency creating the need is an act of nature, a technological failure or malfunction, a terrorist incident, a public health emergency, an industrial accident, a hazardous material accident, or destruction caused by a civil disturbance. b. When the housing inspector issues a permit to allow for temporary housing, the housing inspector shall provide that the permit will expire after a specific period of time, not to exceed six (6) months. The housing inspector shall attempt to set the expiration date to coincide with the elimination of the need for temporary housing. The housing inspector may grant one 6-month extension of this permit. c. The housing inspector may set conditions on the use of the permit to mitigate the negative impacts of the permit. These conditions may include compliance with applicable statutes, codes and/or rules, including, but not limited to, the Little Falls fire code, county health code, Little Falls building code, Little Falls rental housing maintenance code, Little Falls property maintenance code and the Little Falls land use regulations (zoning) code. In addition, the housing inspector may impose any additional appropriate conditions to the use of the temporary housing permit. d. The housing inspector may revoke the permit if the need for such temporary housing ends, or if the permit holder fails to comply with the conditions set by the housing . inspector as to the use of the temporary housing permit. 8. Continuing Violations: Each day's continuance of any violation of this section after due notice has been served in accordance with the terms and provisions of this section shall be deemed a separate offense. 9. Enforcement By Suit: Refer to Minnesota statutes 504B, as amended; landlord and tenant, and the pamphlet entitled "Landlords And Tenants: Rights And Responsibilities", from the office of the attorney general, regarding disputes between landlords and tenants. 10. Powers Declared Additional: The powers conferred on the housing inspector shall be in addition to the power already conferred upon said housing inspector and shall not be construed as in any way limiting these powers. B. Enforcement: 1. Officers Authorized: The housing inspector or authorized city representative shall enforce the provisions of this section. 2. Inspections Required; Powers: Pursuant to provisions of this section as set forth herein, the housing inspector shall make inspections to determine the condition of dwellings, dwelling units, shared bath dwellings, rooming units, and premises located within the city for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this section. The housing inspector, or authorized representative, may enter, examine and survey at all http://www.sterlingcodifiers.com/codebook/printnow.php 6/7/2017