Minnesota § 462.16 - POWER TO ENACT ORDINANCES TO ENFORCE COUNCIL RIGHTS
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 462.16 — POWER TO ENACT ORDINANCES TO ENFORCE COUNCIL RIGHTS, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 462.16. POWER TO ENACT ORDINANCES TO ENFORCE COUNCIL RIGHTS
The council shall have the power to enact ordinances for the enforcement of the rights which shall be acquired under sections 462.12 to 462.17, and to fix penalties for their violation, including a fine not exceeding $100 or confinement in the city workhouse not exceeding 90 days. Violations of the ordinances may be prosecuted in the district court. Restricted residence districts created pursuant to sections 462.12 to 462.16 shall be subject to the provisions of section 541.023. In construing the scope and effect of a residence district restriction, equitable principles shall be utilized and the following shall be considered: the historic pattern of enforcement or nonenforcement; changed circumstances; the length of time during which current uses have been allowed to exist; the actual impact of current land uses; and detrimental reliance.
History:
(1622) 1915 c 128 s 5; 1981 c 357 s 107; 1998 c 254 art 2 s 47
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 462.16
What does Minnesota Statutes § 462.16 cover?
Section 462.16 ("POWER TO ENACT ORDINANCES TO ENFORCE COUNCIL RIGHTS") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Minnesota § 462.16?
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Is this the official text of Minnesota law?
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