New Maintenance Requirements for Mendota Heights Businesses Under New Ordinance
An ordinance passed by the Mendota Heights city council has new guidelines for the appearance of buildings, windows, fences and landscaping
The Mendota Heights city council passed a new ordinance last week with an eye for keeping the exteriors of local businesses aesthetically pleasing. The ordinance includes guidelines for the appearance of buildings, windows, fences and landscaping, according to the South-West Review. The city will be required to notify non-compliant businesses multiple times. Ten days after a final notification, the city will step in, performing the necessary maintenance or repair, and billing the business for its work. Assistant City Administrator Jake Sedlacek said the ordinance came from the city's planning commission. "The one that came out of the planning commission had—maybe support is a strong word, but the business community was accepting of the …
