Rainwater drainage.
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 244.520
in effect244.520. - Rainwater drainage.
The building's drainage system, such as footing or foundation drains, gutters, downspouts, rainwater collection containers, or other elements, shall direct water away from the structure. All rainwater shall be so drained and conveyed from every roof so as not to cause dampness in the walls, ceilings, or floors of any portion of the dwelling or of any adjacent building or structure. Gutters and downspouts, if provided, shall be kept in a professional state of repair and in compliance with the provisions of Section 244.500. Premises shall be graded and maintained to prevent the erosion of soil and to prevent the accumulation of water on the premises, within a crawlspace, or within the structure. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 72.040; 78-Or-244, § 20, 11-22-78; 82-Or-106, § 2, 6-11-82; 90-Or-174, § 1, 6-29-90; Ord. No. 2023-045, § 3, 6-15-23)
Source: City of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Code of Ordinances, City Charter and Park and Recreation Board Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mn/minneapolis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_TIT12HO_CH244MACO_ARTVIMAOW_244.520RADRFetched: 11/2/2026