SF 578

as introduced - 90th Legislature (2017 - 2018) Posted on 02/22/2017 08:30am

A bill for an act
relating to construction codes; modifying the definition of townhouse; amending
Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 326B.103, by adding a subdivision.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 326B.103, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin Subd. 14. new text end

new text begin Townhouse. new text end

new text begin "Townhouse" means a single-family dwelling unit constructed
in a group of three or more attached units in which each unit extends from the foundation
to the roof and having open space on a least two sides of each unit. Each single-family
dwelling unit shall be considered to be a separate building. Separate building service utilities
shall be provided to each single-family dwelling unit when required by other chapters of
the State Building Code.
new text end