Authority to order abatement activities.
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 48.200
in effect48.200. - Authority to order abatement activities.
(a) The authority may order the abatement of environmental pollution when the authority determines that such pollution poses a significant and immediate threat to the environment, and/or public health and safety. Abatement may include, but is not limited to: immediate action to stop or contain the spill or discharge, sampling and testing; implementing technical controls or processes; or proper cleanup and disposal of all contaminated material.
(b) Facility operations or discharges may be interrupted when these are determined by the authority to be contributing sources of the pollution.
(c) Responsible parties and other individuals in a position to render assistance are required to take whatever actions are necessary under the circumstances as they exist to stop and contain any spill or discharge in the best way possible so as not to be detrimental to the environment.
(d) In cases where the responsible party or property owner fails to perform appropriate abatement measures or if the site conditions present a substantial and imminent threat to the environment, public health and safety and swift corrective action is deemed necessary by the city or authorized personnel, the city or authorized personnel may perform necessary abatement, with all costs billed back to the responsible party pursuant to section 48.210. (2002-Or-169, § 19, 11-8-02)
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_TIT3AIPOENPR_CH48MIWAMAAU_48.200AUORABACFetched: 11/2/2026