# Minn. Stat. § 462.16: POWER TO ENACT ORDINANCES TO ENFORCE COUNCIL RIGHTS

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P460_463_C462_S462.16

## Section

- **Citation:** Minn. Stat. § 462.16
- **Heading:** POWER TO ENACT ORDINANCES TO ENFORCE COUNCIL RIGHTS
- **Jurisdiction:** Minnesota
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MN Code / Part 460_463 / Chapter 462 / Section 462.16

## Text

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.

## Nearby sections

- [Minn. Stat. § 462.12 § 462.12 RESTRICTED RESIDENCE DISTRICTS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P460_463_C462_S462.12.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 462.13 § 462.13 COUNCIL GIVEN POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P460_463_C462_S462.13.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 462.14 § 462.14 APPRAISAL OF DAMAGE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P460_463_C462_S462.14.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 462.15 § 462.15 MAP, PLAT, PARCEL LIST MADE, FILED; TAX, ASSESSMENTS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P460_463_C462_S462.15.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 462.16 § 462.16 POWER TO ENACT ORDINANCES TO ENFORCE COUNCIL RIGHTS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P460_463_C462_S462.16.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 462.17 § 462.17 BUILDINGS DECLARED A NUISANCE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P460_463_C462_S462.17.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 462.36 § 462.36 CERTIFIED COPIES FILED WITH COUNTY RECORDER.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P460_463_C462_S462.36.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 462.39 § 462.39 POWERS AND DUTIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P460_463_C462_S462.39.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 462.351 § 462.351 MUNICIPAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT; POLICY STATEMENT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P460_463_C462_S462.351.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 462.352 § 462.352 DEFINITIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P460_463_C462_S462.352.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 462.353 § 462.353 AUTHORITY TO PLAN; FUNDS; FEES; APPEAL.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P460_463_C462_S462.353.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 462.354 § 462.354 ORGANIZATION FOR PLANNING.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P460_463_C462_S462.354.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 462.355 § 462.355 ADOPT, AMEND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; INTERIM ORDINANCE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P460_463_C462_S462.355.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 462.356 § 462.356 PROCEDURE TO EFFECT PLAN: GENERALLY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P460_463_C462_S462.356.md)

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