Message from Mayor Brede
Do you occasionally wish life were simpler, perhaps with “no rules?” There’s a restaurant chain that has promoted, “No Rules Just Right!” While this may work for a restaurant advertising that you can “Have it your way” with individual attention to customer requests, it doesn’t work as well when making your city “livable” for the majority. Life is simpler in a larger city when we do have some “rules” that benefi t us all. This booklet outlines our ordinances that are the rules of common courtesy and common sense.
This booklet is designed to be used as a guide to the basic ordinances. Having the booklet readily available will help you know, in general, what the city requires and what is not allowed.
The City has knowledgeable employees who are ready to help or explain rules beyond what’s printed within this booklet. If further details are needed or you have questions please feel free to call City Hall at (507) 328-2900.
So, who’s responsible for boulevard trees, how many dogs can you have in any household or can you operate your snowmobile within the City limits are just some of the questions answered in this booklet. Living within the “rules” will make life simpler for all.
Sincerely,
Ardell F. Brede, Mayor
City of Rochester
201 4th Street SE – Room 281
Rochester, MN 55904-3782
Phone: (507) 328-2700
Fax: (507) 328-2727
