Code Enforcement

Vegetation is limited to 12 inches in height.  Weeds and grass must be prevented from going to seed.  Tree limbs, brush and shrubs that are dead, damaged and or hazardous must be removed and properly disposed. Upon notification from the City, property owners are given 72 hours to correct violations, or a ticket will be issued.

No person may place, permit, store, allow, maintain or leave unsheltered storage.

Unsheltered storage includes but is not limited to machinery, implements, equipment or personal property, worn out or discarded material, household appliances or parts, tools, building materials, tin cans, glass, furniture, mattresses, box springs, crates, cardboard, tires or any other unsightly debris, brush or materials. The accumulation of which may have an adverse effect upon the neighborhood or property values, health, safety or general welfare of the public.  Screening of unsheltered storage via tarps is not acceptable.

Items exempt from unsheltered storage requirements include hot tubs, clothes lines, playground type equipment, construction, agricultural, landscaping or equipment currently being used to perform work on the premises.

Snow and ice must be removed from public sidewalks within 48 hours of the end of a snowfall.

Up to three vehicles per dwelling unit may be parked outside of a structure in the R-2, R-3 and R-4 Zoning Districts. No more than one vehicle may be a recreation vehicle, equipment of commercial vehicle\equipment.  (link to zoning map)

Up to five vehicles per dwelling unit may be parked outside of a structure in the Ag, R-1, and R-L Zoning Districts. No more than one vehicle may be a recreation vehicle, equipment of commercial vehicle\equipment.  (link to zoning map)

Vehicles must be parked on an asphalt or concrete surface within the front yard as well as any side yard abutting a street.

Only one currently licensed recreational vehicle\equipment may be stored outside and must be no more than eight feet in height. Vehicle must be parked in a driveway not blocking a boulevard or sidewalk or may be parked on the lot behind the nearest portion of the building closest to the street.

A complete list of parking and storage of vehicles can be found in Section 155.04, Subd.B of the City Code.