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City of Oak Park Heights
14168 Oak Park Blvd.N. Direct: 651.439.4439 Ext. 1105
P.O. Box 2007 Email:jhultman @cityofoakparkheights.com
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Fax:651.439.0574
September 12, 2014
Mr. Michael Guild
14457 Upper 56th St. N.
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
Re: Deck Demolition
Dear Mr.Guild:
I was by your home recently and noticed that you had removed a portion of the deck at your rear yard. If you
plan to reconstruct a deck or modify an existing portion of the deck at the home, including steps,handrail or
guardrails, please submit your plans and a permit application for the work.
By Ordinance,the City of Oak Park Heights has adopted the Minnesota State Building Code (current edition
2007)and by its reference the 2006 International Residential Code. These codes require that a permit be
issued for deck construction work and that inspections be conducted to verify compliance with the State
Building Code and the International Residential Code. Additionally, Minnesota State law requires that any
contractor engaging in the activity of construction services to residential properties be licensed by the State of
Minnesota.
No work beyond demolition shall occur without a work permit.You may obtain a deck permit handout at the
City Hall or on our webpage under the forms and handouts section. You may fax, mail or email your
application and accompanying documentation.
Thank you for your attention to City Ordinance compliance and this communication. If you would like to
discuss the work underway or if you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact me immediately.
Sincerely,
Ju Hultman, C.B.O.
PI. � ing&Code Enforcement
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