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Property Maintenance in St. Michael, MN (2026)

4 verified property maintenance rules for St. Michael, Minnesota, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Trash Bin Storage

St. Michael Code Sec. 91.18(U)(10) requires that all trash, garbage, and recycling containers be screened so they are not visible from any public street or sidewalk. Containers may be placed at curbside the evening before or during a scheduled pickup day.

Saint Michael Trash and Recycling Container Screening

Some Restrictions

Property Blight

St. Michael Code Sec. 91.18 declares as a public nuisance any accumulation of manure, rubbish, garbage, bottles, papers, cans, or junk, and any materials that tend to harbor rats, mice, snakes, or vermin or pose potential fire, health, or safety hazards.

Saint Michael Property Blight and Nuisance Cleanup

Some Restrictions

Vacant Lot Maintenance

Vacant lots in St. Michael must be maintained under Sec. 91.18 (nuisance) and Sec. 91.35-91.44 (vegetation). Grass and weeds may not exceed 12 inches on lots without a structure; mowing or debris removal is required after a notice of violation.

Saint Michael Vacant Lot Maintenance

Some Restrictions

Snow & Sidewalk Clearing

St. Michael Code Sec. 91.18 designates as a nuisance any snow and ice not removed from public sidewalks within 24 hours after the snowfall ends. The city contracts sidewalk plowing in 2+ inch events but property owners remain responsible for cleanup.

Saint Michael Sidewalk Snow Clearing (24 hr Rule)

Some Restrictions

Looking for Wright County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement St. Michael city rules.

Property Maintenance in Wright County