I live in an Apartment or Townhome. Can I have a grill on my deck?

The City of Coon Rapids prohibits the use of any type of grill (gas, electric, charcoal) from being used on the deck of any vertically stacked residential unit. This includes any structure containing two or more vertically stacked units.


City Code section 12-419 reads: In any structure containing two or more vertically stacked residential units, no person shall kindle, maintain, or cause any fire or open flame on any balcony above ground level, or on any ground level patio immediately adjacent to or within 15 feet of any unit.


No person shall store any fuel, barbeque, torch, or other similar heating or lighting chemicals or devices in either of the above places.


Call the Fire Department at 763-767-6429 for more information or if you have further questions.

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