A. Junk: Responsible parties shall not keep junk on the property outside of a building and must not allow junk to be stored, located or placed on the property outside of a building. Responsible parties must remove junk that is located outside of a building on the property and must either completely remove the junk from the property or place the junk in a building.
B. Junk Vehicles: Responsible parties shall not keep a junk vehicle on the property outside of a building and must not allow a junk vehicle to be stored, located or placed on the property outside of a building. This subsection does not apply to a location approved by the City as a conditional use for auto auction sales with open storage.
C. Firewood And Woodpiles:
1. No responsible party shall allow firewood to be stored in excess of six feet (6') in height outside of a building on the property.
2. In the R Residential Districts, on parcels less than one acre in size, responsible parties must comply with the following regulations for woodpiles outside of a building:
a. Woodpiles are prohibited in front of a residence.
b. Woodpiles shall be outside of a minimum side and rear yard setback of five feet (5').
c. Woodpiles shall be stored either four inches (4") above the ground or on an impervious surface.
d. The size of the woodpile must not exceed five (5) cords. A cord is no more than eight feet (8') long, four feet (4') high and four feet (4') wide. (Ord. 1291, 4-13-2015)
D. Weeds And Grass:
1. No responsible party shall allow any weeds, primary, secondary or otherwise, whether noxious, as defined by law or not, to grow upon the property to a height greater than eight inches (8") within any of the R Residential Districts on parcels less than one acre in size outside of the traveled portion of any street or alley. Upon determining that a violation of this subsection D1 exists, the Enforcement Officer shall send a written notice by certified mail to the owners of the property and to the responsible parties in apparent control of the property. The notice shall state that the responsible parties in apparent control of the property and the owners must correct the violation within seven (7) days after the date of the notice and that failure to do so may result in the City correcting the violation, charging the cost of correction to the owners and specially assessing the cost thereof against the property pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 429.101 if the owners do not pay. If the owners or responsible parties in apparent control of the property have not corrected the violation, the City may correct the violation and may charge the cost of correction to the owners. The owners are liable for the costs and must pay the costs within thirty (30) days after the invoice. If the owners do not pay for the costs, the City may specially assess the property pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 429.101.
2. Within the R Residential Districts, on parcels less than one acre in size, responsible parties have the obligation to establish turf grass lawns or other approved landscaping within one year of the date a building permit is issued for the property. Within the R Residential Districts, on parcels less than one acre in size, responsible parties must maintain turf grass lawns so that such turf grass lawns are no higher than eight inches (8"). The following areas are exempt from the requirements of this subsection D2:
a. Wetlands, drainage ponds, water quality (NURP) ponds, lakes, streambeds, and a fifty foot (50') buffer area around such areas.
b. Pastures and parks, park facilities, and recreation areas as defined by subsection 7-5-1B of this Code.
c. Railroad rights-of-way.
d. A Agricultural and E-1 and E-2 Estate Zoning Districts.
e. Areas with slopes steeper than a four to one (4:1) slope ratio.
f. Undisturbed, natural areas that have not been maintained in the past.
g. The natural areas and open space areas as defined in the Northwest Area Overlay Zoning District regulations, title 10, chapter 13, article J of this Code.
3. Within the B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4, and B-PUD Business Districts, no responsible party shall allow any weeds, primary, secondary or otherwise, whether noxious, as defined by law or not, to grow upon the property to a height greater than eight inches (8"). Upon determining that a violation of this subsection exists, the Enforcement Officer shall follow the process identified in subsection D1 of this section.
4. Within the B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4, and B-PUD Districts, responsible parties must establish turf grass lawns or other approved landscaping within one year of the date a certificate of occupancy or temporary certificate of occupancy is issued, whichever occurs first, for the property. Within the B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4, and B-PUD Districts, responsible parties must maintain turf grass lawns so that such turf grass lawns are no higher than eight inches (8"). The following areas are exempt from the requirements of this subsection D4:
a. Wetlands, drainage ponds, water quality (NURP) ponds, lakes, streambeds, and a fifty foot (50') buffer area around such areas;
b. Parks, park facilities, and recreation areas as defined by subsection 7-5-1B of this Code;
c. Railroad rights-of-way;
d. Areas with slopes steeper than a four to one (4:1) slope ratio; and
e. The natural areas and open space areas as defined in the Northwest Area Overlay Zoning District regulations. (Ord. 1337, 5-22-2017)
E. Storage Containers: In R Residential Districts, on parcels less than one acre in size, responsible parties must comply with the following regulations for storage containers:
1. Storage containers shall not exceed sixteen feet (16') in length.
2. Storage containers shall not remain on the property for more than ninety (90) days per calendar year.
3. No more than two (2) storage containers shall be on the property at one time.
F. Roll-Off Boxes And Dumpsters: In R Residential Districts, on parcels less than one acre in size, responsible parties must comply with the following regulations for roll-off boxes and dumpsters:
1. Roll-off boxes and dumpsters shall not be located on streets or within the right-of-way.
2. Roll-off boxes and dumpsters shall not be more than thirty (30) cubic yards.
3. Material placed in the roll-off box or dumpster shall not extend more than three feet (3') above the top of the roll-off box or dumpster.
4. Roll-off boxes and dumpsters shall not remain on the property more than three (3) months during a twelve (12) month period; provided, however, the Director of Community Development may grant the responsible party an extension of an additional three (3) months if the magnitude of construction occurring on the property requires the use of a roll-off box or dumpster for such additional time.
G. Open Storage In Residential Districts:
1. In R Residential Districts, on parcels less than one acre in size, responsible parties must comply with the following regulations relating to open storage:
a. Open storage is prohibited in the front of a residence.
b. Open storage shall be allowed elsewhere on the property when enclosed by a solid screening fence at least six feet (6') in height.
c. All fencing must be as prescribed by section 10-15-12 of this code.
d. Open storage shall not include junk, junk vehicles or garbage.
2. Exceptions to the regulations in this subsection are automobiles, noncommercial trucks of not more than one ton capacity, and personal recreational equipment, such as camper trailers, boats, campers, recreational vehicles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), snowmobiles, and utility trailers in operable condition.
H. Garage Sales: The regulation of garage sales is intended to prevent their frequency from becoming a nuisance. Garage sales are allowed in all residential zoning districts with the following restrictions:
1. There shall not be more than four (4) sales events in each calendar year per dwelling unit. This number does not include the participation in any city sanctioned garage sale event.
2. Sale events are limited to any consecutive seventy two (72) hour period.
3. Garage sale signs must comply with the sign ordinance. No directional signs or advertising signs with respect to garage sales shall be attached to utility poles, trees, or signposts. All directional signs or advertising signs shall be freestanding. Each such sign shall be promptly removed after garage sales by the person conducting the sales.
4. Garage sale signs may be erected on private properties other than the property where the sale is conducted provided permission from the private property owner is obtained.
5. Personal property offered for sale at garage sales shall be that of the owners/occupants of the property at which the garage sale is conducted. Personal property of members of several families may be offered for sale at a garage sale at property owned or occupied by one of the participant families.
6. No consignment personal property may be offered for sale at garage sales.
7. Garage sales shall be conducted so as not to obstruct or interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
8. Notwithstanding title 1, chapter 4 of this code, a violation of this subsection shall be a petty misdemeanor. (Ord. 1291, 4-13-2015)