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2016 CODE
CITY OF ELMORE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
CHAPTER 1: GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS 1-9 SECTION 100 GENERAL PROVISIONS………..…………................ 1-2
100.01 Adoption…………………………………………............. 1
100.02 Amendments……………………………………............... 1
100.03 Numbering…………………………………….................. 1
100.04 Enactment of Ordinances…………………………….….... 1
100.05 Revision…………………………………………….…...... 1
100.06 Title Headings; Cross References………………............... 1
100.07 Existing Rights and Liberties…………………………....... 1
100.08 Separability……………………………………………….. 1
100.09 Pending suits…………………………………………….... 2
100.10 Violations…………………………………....................... 2
Subd. 1 Petty Misdemeanors……………………................ 2
Subd. 2 Misdemeanors……………………………............. 2
Subd. 3 Separate Violations………………………….…..... 2
Subd. 4 Application to City Personnel…………................ 2
Subd. 5 Court Costs and Prosecution Expenses……….…… 2
Subd. 6 Liability for Acts of Another……………………… 2
SECTION 110 DEFINITIONS…………………………………………... 3-4
110.01 General……………………………………………………. 3
110.02 Statutory Definitions……………………….……………… 4
110.03 Interpretation………………………………………………. 4
Subd. 1 Common Usage………………………………….... 4
Subd. 2 Statutory Rules of Interpretation………………….. 4
Subd. 3 Severability…………………………….………….. 4
110.04 Delegation of Authority………………………………….... 4
SECTION 120 INCORPORATION OF STATE LAW………………… 5
120.01 Adoption by Reference………………………………….... 5
120.02 Official Statutes, Codes, Regulations and Ordinances….... 5
120.03 Relation to State Law……………………………………… 5
SECTION 130 ENFORCEMENT……………………………………...... 6-7
130.01 Who May Act……………………………………………… 6
130.02 City Clerk…………………………………………………. 6
130.03 Permission to Inspect Required………………………….... 6
130.04 Search Warrants………………………………………….... 6
130.05 Issued Licenses and Permits to Authorize Reasonable
Inspections………………………………………………… 6
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130.06 Emergency Cases………………………………………….. 7
SECTION 140 SUPPLEMENTAL ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES. 8-9
140.01 Administrative Penalties Authorized…………………….... 8
140.02 Administrative Penalties Procedures…………………….... 8
140.03 Fines and Fees…………………………………………….. 8
140.04 Notice of Administrative Penalty…………………………. 8
140.05 Appeals of Administrative Citation………………………. 8
140.06 Criminal Charges Possible in Cases on Non-Payment…… 8-9
CHAPTER 2: OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION 10-28 SECTION 200 ELECTION AND COUNCIL…………………………... 10-11
200.01 Form of Government……………………………………… 10
200.02 Election Date……………………………………………… 10
200.03 Terms of Office…………………………………………… 10
200.04 Pay Rates………………………………………………….. 10
Subd. 1 Mayor and Councilmember…...…………………... 10
Subd. 2 Pay for Board of Review………………………….. 10
Subd. 3 Council may pay less……………………………... 10
200.05 Minnesota Workers Compensation Act…………………... 10
200.06 Interim Emergency Succession…………………………… 10-11
Subd. 1 Purpose……………………………………………. 10-11
Subd. 2 Succession to Local Offices………………………. 11
Subd. 3 Duties and Terms of Successor…………………… 11
200.07 Disbursements of Funds and Allowance of Accounts……. 11
SECTION 210 COUNCIL MEETINGS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS… 12-15
210.01 City Council Meetings……………………………………. 12
Subd. 1 Organizational Meeting…………………………… 12
Subd. 2 Regular Meetings…………………………………. 12
Subd. 3 Special Meetings………………………………….. 12
Subd. 4 Emergency Meetings……………………………… 12
210.02 Council Meeting Procedure……………………………….. 12-13
Subd. 1 Presiding Office…………………………………… 12
Subd. 2 Quorum…………………………………………… 12
Subd. 3 Order of Business…………………………………. 12-13
Subd. 4 Meeting Procedure………………………………... 13
Subd. 5 Appeal of Ruling Procedure………………………. 13
Subd. 6 Suspension or Amendment of Rules………………. 13
Subd. 7 Voting……………………………………………... 13
Subd. 8 Minutes……………………………………………. 13
210.03 Public Hearings and Appeals……………………………… 14-15
Subd. 1 Public Hearings……………………………………. 14
Subd. 2 Right to an Administrative Appeal………………... 14
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Subd. 3 Rule of Procedure for Hearings and Appeals……... 14-15
Subd. 4 Applications and Other Filings……………………. 15
SECTION 220 CITY DEPARTMENTS AND BOARDS……… 16-19
220.01 Departments Generally……………………………………. 16
Subd. 1 Control…………………………………………….. 16
Subd. 2 Appointment………………………………………. 16
Subd. 3 Compensation……………………………………... 16
Subd. 4 Table of Organization and Lines of Responsibility.. 16
Subd. 5 Budgetary Information……………………..……… 16
220.02 Police Department…………………………………………. 16
Subd. 1 Establishment……………………………………… 16
Subd. 2 Chief of Police…………………………………….. 16
Subd. 3 Duties of Police……………………………………. 16
220.03 Fire Department…………………………………………… 17
Subd. 1 Fire Department Establishment…………………… 17
Subd. 2 By-Laws…………………………………………… 17
220.04 Ambulance Service……………………………………….. 17
Subd. 1 Purpose……………………………………………. 17
Subd. 2 Appropriations…………………………………….. 17
Subd. 3 Insurance………………………………………….. 17
220.05 Public Works Department………………………………… 17
220.06 Library Board……………………………………………... 18
Subd. 1 Establishment and Compensation…………………. 18
Subd. 2 Duties……………………………………………… 18
Subd. 3 Annual Report…………………………………….. 18
220.07 Economic Development Authority……………………….. 18-19
Subd. 1 Establishment and Authority……………………… 18
Subd. 2 Commissioners……………………………………. 18
Subd. 3 Powers…………………………………………….. 18-19
Subd. 4 Annual Budget……………………………………. 19
Subd. 5 Annual Report…………………………………….. 19
Subd. 6 Modifications……………………………………… 19
220.08 Housing and Redevelopment Authority…………………... 19
Subd. 1 Establishment and Composition………………….. 19
Subd. 2 Powers of the Authority…………………………... 19
220.09 Additional Boards, Commissions or Authorities…………. 19
SECTION 230 CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES………………... 20
230.01 Compensation……………………………………………... 20
230.02 Officers Appointed………………………………………... 20
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SECTION 240 RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE.
SECTION 250 FRANCHISES……………………….………………….. 22-24
250.01 Definition…………………………………………………. 22
250.02 Franchise Ordinances……………………………………... 22
250.03 Power of Regulation Reserved……………………………. 22
250.04 Conditions in Every Franchise……………………………. 22-24
Subd. 1 Performance……………………………………….. 22
Subd. 2 Fixing Fares……………………………………….. 22-23
Subd. 3 Public Service Systems……………………………. 23
Subd. 4 Stock………………………………………………. 23
Subd. 5 No Sales and Leases of Franchises……………….. 23
Subd. 6 Franchise Superstructures…………………………. 23
Subd. 7 Franchise Buyouts………………………………… 23
Subd. 8 Franchise Fees…………………………………….. 23
250.05 Further Provisions of Franchises………………………….. 23-24
250.06 Franchise Agreements in Effect…………………………... 24
SECTION 260 SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS—DEFERMENTS……….. 25-26
260.01 Deferments for Persons Age 65 or Older……….………… 25-26
Subd. 1 Deferment on Homestead…………………………. 25
Subd. 2 Period of Deferment………………………………. 25
Subd. 3 Amount of Deferment…………………………….. 25
Subd. 4 Option to Defer…………………………………… 26
260.02 Deferments for National Guard or Reserve Members
on Active Duty Status…………………………………….. 26
Subd. 1 Deferment on Homestead…………………………. 26
Subd. 2 Option to Defer……………………………………. 26
Subd. 3 Amount of Deferment……………………………... 26
SECTION 270 ABANDONED AND EXCESS PROPERTY…….…….. 27-28
270.01 Disposal of Abandoned, Junk and Unauthorized
Motor Vehicles……………………………………………. 27
270.02 Disposal of Unclaimed Property………………………….. 27
Subd. 1 Definition…………………………………………. 27
Subd. 2 Preliminary Notice………………………………… 27
Subd. 3 Notice and Sale……………………………………. 27
Subd. 4 Fund and Claims Thereon…………………………. 27
270.03 Disposal of Excess Property………………………………. 27-28
Subd. 1 Declaration of Surplus and Authorizing
the Sale of Property……………………………….. 27
Subd. 2 Surplus Property With a Total Estimated
Value of Less Than $10,000………………………. 28
Subd. 3 Surplus Property with a Total Estimated
Value Over $10,000………………………………. 28
Subd. 4 Receipts from Sales of Surplus Property…………. 28
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270.04 Persons Who May Not Purchase-Exception………………. 28
Subd. 1 City Employees…………………………………… 28
Subd. 2 Unlawful Act……………………………………… 28
CHAPTER 3: MUNICIPAL REGULATIONS AND LICENSING 29-70 SECTION 300 GENERAL LICENSING………………………….……. 29-31
300.01 Licenses Required to Engage in Certain Businesses……… 29
300.02 Application for License…………………………………… 29-30
Subd. 1 Requirements……………………………………… 29
Subd. 2 Changes…………………………………………… 29
Subd. 3 Renewal…………………………………………… 30
Subd. 4 Fee………………………………………………… 30
Subd. 5 False Statement or Representation………………... 30
300.03 Issuance of License……………………………………….. 30
300.04 Date and Duration of License……………………………... 30
300.05 License Not Transferable…………………………………. 30
300.06 License Certificate to Be Displayed………………………. 30
300.07 Revocation or Suspension………………………………… 30-31
Subd. 1 Reasons……………………………………………. 30-31
Subd. 2 Notice of Suspension or Revocation……………… 31
300.08 Appeal and Review……………………………………….. 31
SECTION 310 SOLID WASTE AND REFUSE REGULATION…...… 32-37
310.01 Solid Waste………………………………………………... 32-35
Subd. 1 Purpose……………………………………………. 32
Subd. 2 Definitions………………………………………… 32
Subd. 3 Accumulation of Solid Waste Material…………… 32-33
Subd. 4 Provision of Solid Waste Collection Service…….. 33
Subd. 5 Restriction of Open Burning……………………… 33-34
Subd. 6 Rules and Regulations for the Storage, Collection,
Hauling and Disposal of Solid Waste……………... 34
Subd. 7 Penalty…………………………………………….. 34
Subd. 8 Variances………………………………………….. 34-35
310.02 Refuse/Garbage Hauling………………………………….. 35-36
Subd. 1 Deposit of Refuse Restricted……………………… 35
Subd. 2 Storage of Garbage and Refuse…………………… 35
Subd. 3 City Collection…………………………………….. 35
Subd. 4 Collection Contract………………………………... 36
Subd. 5 Service Charge…………………………………….. 36-37
Subd. 6 Burning of Garbage, Refuse, and Industrial Wastes. 37
Subd. 7 Penalty…………………………………………….. 37
SECTION 320 PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS……….……………… 38-44
320.01 Definitions………………………………………………… 38
Subd. 1 Peddler……………………………………………. 38
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Subd. 2 Person…………………………………………….. 38
Subd. 3 Regular Business Day…………………………….. 38
Subd. 4 Solicitor…………………………………………… 38
Subd. 5 Transient Merchant……………………………….. 38
320.02 Exceptions to Definitions…………………………………. 39
Subd. 1 Persons Selling Wholesale Goods…………………. 39
Subd. 2 Garage, Rummage or Estate Sales…………………. 39
Subd. 3 Door-to-Door Advocacy………………….………. 39
320.03 Licensing; Exemptions……………………………………. 39-42
Subd. 1 County License Required…………………………. 39
Subd. 2 City License Required…………………………….. 39
Subd. 3 Application……………………………………….. 39-41
Subd. 4 Fee………………………………………………… 41
Subd. 5 Procedure…………………………………………. 41
Subd. 6 Duration…………………………………………… 41
Subd. 7 License Exemptions………………………………. 41-42
320.04 License Ineligibility………………………………………. 42
320.05 License Suspension……………………………………….. 42
Subd. 1 Generally………………………………………….. 42-43
Subd. 2 Multiple Persons under One License……………... 43
Subd. 3 Notice……………………………………………… 43
Subd. 4 Public Hearing…………………………………….. 43
Subd. 5 Emergency………………………………………… 43
Subd. 6 Appeals……………………………………………. 43
320.06 License Transferability……………………………………. 43
320.07 Registration……………………………………………….. 43
320.08 Prohibited Activities………………………………………. 44
320.09 Exclusion by Placard……………………………………… 44
SECTION 330 LAWFUL GAMBLING…………….…………………... 45-50
330.01 Adoption of State Law by Reference……………………… 45
330.02 City May be More Restrictive than State Law…………… 45
330.03 Purpose……………………………………………………. 45
330.04 Definitions………………………………………………… 45
330.05 Applicability………………………………………………. 45
Subd. 1 Bingo……………………………………………… 45
Subd. 2 Raffles…………………………………………….. 45
330.06 Lawful Gambling Permitted………………………………. 45-46
330.07 Council Approval…………………………………………. 46
330.08 Application and Local Approval of Premises Permits…… 46-
Subd. 1 Application………………………………………… 46
Subd. 2 Review by Law Enforcement……………………... 46
Subd. 3 Bingo Hall Investigation Fee……………………… 46
Subd. 4 Hearing……………………………………………. 46
Subd. 5 Timing…………………………………………….. 46
Subd. 6 Reasons for Denial of Permit……………………… 46-47
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330.09 Local Permits……………………………………………… 47-49
Subd. 1 Local Regulation………………………………….. 47
Subd. 2 Applications……………………………………….. 47
Subd. 3 Fee…………………………………………………. 48
Subd. 4 Investigation by Law Enforcement……………….. 48
Subd. 5 Hearing……………………………………………. 48
Subd. 6 Reasons for Denial………………………………… 48-49
Subd. 7 Term……………………………………………….. 49
330.10 Revocation and Suspension of Local Permit……………… 49
330.11 License and Permit Display……………………………….. 49
330.12 Notification of Material Changes to Application…………. 49
330.13 Contribution of Net Profits to Fund Administered by City. 49
Subd. 1 City Fund Payment………………………………… 49
Subd. 2 Timing of Payment………………………………… 49
Subd. 3 Use of City Fund by City………………………….. 49
330.14 Designated Trade Area……………………………………. 50
Subd. 1 Requirement of Spending in Trade Area…………. 50
Subd. 2 Application of this Section………………………... 50
330.15 Records and Reporting……………………………………. 50
330.16 Hours of Operation………………………………………... 50
330.17 Severability………………………………………………... 50
330.18 Penalty…………………………………………………….. 50
SECTION 340 GARAGE OR RUMMAGE SALES……………………. 51
340.01 Definition…………………………………………………. 51
340.02 Restrictions and Prohibitions……………………………… 51
Subd. 1 Items………………………………………………. 51
Subd. 2 Location…………………………………………… 51
Subd. 3 Number of Sales Per Parcel……………………….. 51
Subd. 4 Length of Sales……………………………………. 51
Subd. 5 Hours……………………………………………… 51
Subd. 6 Signage……………………………………………. 51
340.03 Exceptions………………………………………………… 51
340.04 Penalty…………………………………………………….. 51
SECTION 350 SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESS…………………. 52-63 350.01 Purpose……………………………………………………. 52
350.02 Definitions………………………………………………… 52-55
Subd. 1 Sexually Oriented Business………………………. 52
Subd. 2 Sexually Oriented Materials……………………… 52
Subd. 3 Sexually Oriented Use……………………………. 52-54
Subd. 4 Specified Anatomical Areas………………………. 54
Subd. 5 Specified Sexual Activities……………………….. 55
350.03 Exceptions………………………………………………… 55-56
350.04 License Required………………………………………….. 56
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350.05 Ineligibility Rules…………………………………………. 56
Subd. 1 Issuance……………………………………………. 56
Subd. 2 Places Ineligible…………………………………… 56
350.06 License Application……………………………………….. 57
Subd. 1 Application Form………………………………….. 57-58
Subd. 2 False Statements…………………………………... 58
Subd. 3 Duty to Inform City of Changes of
Required Information……………………………… 59
Subd. 4 Renewal of Licenses………………………………. 59
350.07 Fees……………………………………………………….. 59
Subd. 1 Application Fee……………………………………. 59
Subd. 2 Annual License Fee……………………………….. 59
Subd. 3 Expiration/Pro-rated Fees…………………………. 59
Subd. 4 No Refunds……………………………………….. 59
350.08 Granting of Licenses……………………………………… 59-60
Subd. 1 Investigation………………………………………. 59
Subd. 2 Public Hearing……………………………………. 59-60
Subd. 3 Issuance of License……………………………….. 60
Subd. 4 Interim Licenses…………………………………… 60
Subd. 5 Premises…………………………………………… 60
Subd. 6 Death of License…………………………………... 60
350.09 Conditions of License……………………………………... 61
Subd. 1 Applicable Laws…………………………………… 61
Subd. 2 Conduct of Licensed Premises…………………….. 61
Subd. 3 Posting of License…………………………………. 61
350.10 Restrictions and Regulations……………………………… 61-62
Subd. 1 Restrictions……………………………………….. 61-62
350.11 Suspensions and Revocations of License…………………. 62
Subd. 1 Delinquent Taxes………………………………….. 62
Subd. 2 Violations…………………………………………. 62-63
Subd. 3 Prompt Judicial Review…………………………… 63
350.12 Penalty…………………………………………………….. 63
SECTION 360 RENTAL HOUSING REGULATION ..............................64-70
360.01 Legislative Finding ……………………………………… .64
360.02 Definitions ………………………………………………….64
360.03 License Required………………………………………… ...64
360.04 License and Fees…………………………………………… 65
360.05 License Expiration………………………………………… 65
360.06 Inspection………………………………………………… ...65
360.07 Space and Occupancy Standards ………………………….. 65-68
360.08 Occupancy Standards…………………………..…………. ..68
360.09 Register of Occupancy …………………………..………… 68
360.10 Agent Required …………………………..……………… ...69
360.11 Transfer of License ................................................................69
360.12 Conduct on Licensed Premises ..............................................69-70
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CHAPTER 4: LIQUOR REGULATIONS 71-82 SECTION 400 GENERAL PROVISIONS………………………………. 71-72
400.01 Adoption of State Law by Reference……………………… 71
400.02 City May be More Restrictive than State Law……………. 71
400.03 Definitions………………………………………………… 71
400.04 Nudity on the Premises of Licensed ......................................72
Establishments Prohibited………………………………… 72
Subd. 1 Purpose……………………………………………. 72
Subd. 2 Unlawful Act……………………………………… 72
Subd. 3 Penalty for Nudity………………………………… 72
400.05 Consumption in Public Places…………………………….. 72
SECTION 410 LICENSING……………………………………………… 73-79
410.01 Number of Licenses which may be Issued………………… 73
410.02 Term and Expiration of Licenses………………………….. 73
410.03 Issuance of Other Licenses………………………………… 73
Subd. 1 On-Sale Licenses for the Sale of
Intoxicating Liquor………………………………… 73
Subd. 2 Off-Sale Licenses for the Sale of
Intoxicating Liquor………………………………… 73
Subd. 3 On- and Off-Sale 3.2 Percent
Malt Liquor Licenses……………………………… 73
Subd. 4 Brewer Taproom License…………………………. 73
Subd. 5 Microdistillery Cocktail Room License…………… 73
410.04 License Fees; Pro Rata……………………………………. 74
410.05 Council Discretion to Grant or Deny a License…………… 74
410.06 Application for License…………………………………… 75
Subd. 1 Form……………………………………………….. 75
Subd. 2 Financial Responsibility…………………………... 75
410.07 Description of Premises…………………………………... 75
410.08 Applications for Renewal…………………………………. 75
410.09 Transfer of License……………………………………….. 75
410.10 Investigation………………………………………………. 75-76
Subd. 1 Preliminary background and
Financial Investigation…………………………….. 75-76
Subd. 2 Comprehensive Background and
Financial Investigation…………………………….. 76
410.11 Hearing and Issuance……………………………………… 76
410.12 Restrictions on Issuance…………………………………… 76
410.13 Conditions of License……………………………………… 77
410.14 Hours and Days of Sale……………………………………. 77-78
410.15 Minors on Premises……………………………………….. 78
410.16 Restrictions on Purchase and Consumption………………. 78
410.17 Suspension and Revocation……………………………….. 78-79
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Subd. 1 Council shall Suspend or Revoke…………………. 78
Subd. 2 Minimum Periods of Suspension and Revocation… 78-79
Subd. 3 Lapse of Required Proof…………………………... 79
Subd. 4 Imposition of Additional Penalties………………… 79
SECTION 420 MUNICIPAL LIQUOR STORES………………………. 80-81 420.01 Application of this subsection…………………………….. 80
420.02 Existing Municipal Stores Continued…………………….. 80
420.03 Location…………………………………………………… 80
420.04 Operation………………………………………………….. 80-
Subd. 1 Manager…………………………………………… 80
Subd. 2 Other Employees………………………………….. 80
Subd. 3 Municipal Liquor Store Fund……………………… 80-81
Subd. 4 Financial Statement……………………………….. 81
Subd. 5 Hours of Operation………………………………… 81
420.05 Proof of Financial Responsibility…………………………. 81
SECTION 430 PENALTY………………………………………………… 82
430.01 Penalty…………………………………………………….. 82
CHAPTER 5: TRAFFIC, VEHICLES AND PARKING 83-109 SECTION 500 GENERAL TRAFFIC PROVISIONS………………….. 83-85
500.01 State Highway Traffic and License and Motor Vehicle
Laws and Regulations Adopted by Reference…………….. 83
Subd. 1 State Law Chapter 168……………………………. 83
Subd. 2 State Law Chapter 169……………………………. 83
Subd. 3 State Law Chapter 171……………………………. 83
Subd. 4 Penalty…………………………………………….. 83
500.02 Truck Routes/Weight Restrictions………………………… 83
500.03 U-Turns Restricted………………………………………… 84
500.04 Excessive Noise…………………………………………… 84
500.05 Exhibition Driving………………………………………… 85
500.06 Penalty…………………………………………………….. 85
SECTION 510 VEHICLES/CONVEYANCE REGULATIONS………. 86-105
510.01 Abandoned, Unauthorized, Inoperable and
Junk Motor Vehicles………………………………………. 86-92
Subd. 1 Definitions…………………………………………. 86-88
Subd. 2 Violation to Abandon a Motor Vehicle…………… 88
Subd. 3 Authority to Impound Vehicles…………………… 88-89
Subd. 4 Sale; Waiting Periods…………………………….. 89
Subd. 5 Notice of Taking and Sale………………………… 89-90
Subd. 6 Right to Reclaim…………………………………... 90-91
Subd. 7 Disposal Authority………………………………… 91
Subd. 8 City Employee Purchases…………………………. 91-92
510.02 Demolition Motor Vehicles………………………………. 92
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Subd. 1 Definitions………………………………………… 92
Subd. 2 Restrictions………………………………………... 92
Subd. 3 Exception…………………………………………. 92
Subd. 4 Penalties…………………………………………... 92
510.03 Snowmobiles……………………………………………… 92-95
Subd. 1 Intent……………………………………………… 92
Subd. 2 Definitions………………………………………… 93
Subd. 3 Application of Traffic Ordinances………………… 93
Subd. 4 Restrictions………………………………………... 93-94
Subd. 5 Stopping and Yielding…………………………….. 95
Subd. 6 Persons Under 18………………………………….. 95
Subd. 7 Equipment…………………………………………. 95
Subd. 8 Emergency Operation Permitted………………….. 95
510.04 ATV’s, Mini Trucks and UTV’s………………………….. 96
Subd. 1 Applicability………………………………………. 96
Subd. 2 Definitions………………………………………… 96-97
Subd. 3 Adoption of State Law by Reference……………… 97
Subd. 4 Authorization to Use ATV’s,
Mini-Trucks, and UTV’s………………………….. 97
Subd. 5 License and Safety Certificate Requirement……… 97
Subd. 6 State Registration…………………………………. 97
Subd. 7 State Mini-Truck Highway Use
Registration Exception……………………………. 97
Subd. 8 Government Operations of ATV, Mini-Truck
And UTV’s Exception…………………………….. 97
Subd. 9 Insurance…………………………………………... 97
Subd. 10 Conditions…………………………………………. 97-98
Subd. 11 Equipment Required………………………………. 98
Subd. 12 Mini-Truck Equipment Required…………………. 98-99
Subd. 13 Unattended Vehicles on Public
Property Prohibited……………………………….. 99
Subd. 14 Required Local Permit……………………………. 99
Subd. 15 Other Requirements for Operation………………... 99-100
Subd. 16 Penalty…………………………………………….. 100
510.05 Golf Carts…………………………………………………. 100
Subd. 1 Purpose……………………………………………. 100
Subd. 2 Definitions………………………………………… 100
Subd. 3 Required Permit…………………………………… 101
Subd. 4 Conditions…………………………………………. 101-102
Subd. 5 Revocation or Denial of Permit…………………… 102
Subd. 6 Limitation of Liability…………………………….. 102
Subd. 7 Violation and Penalties……………………………. 102
510.06 Bicycles…………………………………………………… 102-
Subd. 1 Definition………………………………………….. 102
Subd. 2 Traffic Laws Apply……………………………….. 102-103
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Subd. 3 Manner and Number Riding………………………. 103
Subd. 4 Hitching Rides…………………………………….. 103
Subd. 5 Where to Ride……………………………………... 103
Subd. 6 Right-of-Way; Sidewalks…………………………. 103
Subd. 7 Carrying Articles………………………………….. 103
Subd. 8 Lighting and Brake Equipment……………………. 103-104
Subd. 9 Sale with Reflectors……………………………….. 104
510.07 Roller Blades, Roller Skates, Roller Skis and Skateboards. 104-105
Subd. 1 Definitions………………………………………… 104
Subd. 2 Unlawful Acts…………………………………….. 104-105
Subd. 3 Right-of-Way……………………………………… 105
Subd. 4 Hours of Use………………………………………. 105
Subd. 5 Violations………………………………………….. 105
SECTION 520 PARKING………………………………………………… 106-109
Subd. 1 No Parking Where Posted…………………………. 106
Subd. 2 Limited Parking……………………………………. 106
Subd. 3 Other Parking Restrictions………………………… 106-107
Subd. 4 Declaration of Snow Emergency;
Parking Prohibited…………………………………. 107
Subd. 5 Parking Certain Semi-Trailers or Tractors
On Public Streets Prohibited………………………. 107
Subd. 6 Overnight Parking…………………………………. 108
Subd. 7 Repairing of Vehicles……………………………… 108
Subd. 8 Prohibiting Parking Areas in Front Yards
in Residential Zones……………………………….. 108
Subd. 9 Impoundment……………………………………… 109
Subd. 10 Recreational Camping Vehicle Parking…………… 109
Subd. 11 Prima Facie Violations…………………………….. 109
CHAPTER 6: HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS 110-167 SECTION 600 NUISANCES……………………………………………… 110-119
600.01 Public Nuisances………………………………………….. 110
600.02 Public Nuisances Affecting Health……………………….. 110-111
600.03 Public Nuisances Affecting Morals and Decency………… 111
600.04 Public Nuisances Affecting Peace and Safety…………….. 111-114
600.05 Nuisance Parking and Storage…………………………….. 114-115
Subd. 1 Declaration of Nuisance…………………………… 114
Subd. 2 Unlawful Parking and Storage…………………….. 115
600.06 Inoperable Motor Vehicle…………………………………. 115-116
600.07 Building Maintenance and Appearance…………………… 116-117
Subd. 1 Declaration of Nuisance…………………………… 116
Subd. 2 Standards…………………………………………… 116-117
600.08 Duties of City Officers…………………………………….. 117
600.09 Abatement…………………………………………………. 117-118
Subd. 1 Notice……………………………………………… 117-118
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Subd. 2 Procedure………………………………………….. 118
Subd. 3 Emergency Procedure; Summary Enforcement…… 118
Subd. 4 Immediate Abatement…………………………….. 118
600.10 Recovery of Cost………………………………………….. 118-119
Subd. 1 Personal Liability…………………………………. 118
Subd. 2 Assessment………………………………………… 119
SECTION 610 ANIMALS………………………………………………… 120-147
610.01 Definitions…………………………………………………. 120-121
610.02 Dogs and Cats……………………………………………… 121-122
Subd. 1 Running at Large Prohibited………………………. 121
Subd. 2 License Required………………………………….. 121-122
Subd. 3 Cats………………………………………………… 122
Subd. 4 Vaccination………………………………………… 122-123
610.03 Non-Domestic Animals……………………………………. 123
610.04 Farm Animals Except for Urban Chickens as set
Forth in Subsection 610.05 Herein………………………… 123
610.05 Urban Chickens……………………………………………. 123-127
Subd. 1 Definitions…………………………………………. 123-124
Subd. 2 Investigation and Enforcement……………………. 124-126
Subd. 3 Permit Required…………………………………… 126
Subd. 4 Application………………………………………... 126
Subd. 5 Permit Conditions…………………………………. 126-127
Subd. 6 Fees/Issuance……………………………………… 127
Subd. 7 Term……………………………………………….. 127
Subd. 8 Revocation………………………………………… 127
Subd. 9 Violations/Penalty…………………………………. 127
610.06 Impounding………………………………………………… 127-129
Subd. 1 Running at Large…………………………………... 127-128
Subd. 2 Biting Animals…………………………………….. 128
Subd. 3 Reclaiming………………………………………… 128
Subd. 4 Unclaimed Animals……………………………….. 128-129
610.07 Kennels……………………………………………………. 129
Subd. 1 Definition of Kennel………………………………. 129
Subd. 2 Kennel as a Nuisance……………………………… 129
610.08 Barking/Crying/Whining Dogs…………………………… 129
Subd. 1 Habitual Barking…………………………………... 129
Subd. 2 Damage to Property……………………………….. 129
Subd. 3 Cleaning up Litter…………………………………. 129
Subd. 4 Warrant Required…………………………………. 129
610.09 Seizure of Animals………………………………………… 129-130
610.10 Animals Presenting a Danger to Health and Safety of City. 130
610.11 Diseased Animals………………………………………….. 130-131
Subd. 1 Running at Large………………………………….. 130
Subd. 2 Confinement……………………………………….. 130-131
Subd. 3 Release…………………………………………….. 131
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610.12 Dangerous and Potentially Dangerous Dogs……………… 131-140
Subd. 1 Adoption by Reference……………………………. 131
Subd. 2 Definitions………………………………………… 131-133
Subd. 3 Declaration of Dangerous or Potentially
Dangerous Dog……………………………………. 133-134
Subd. 4 License Required………………………………….. 134-135
Subd. 5 Properly Restrained in Proper Enclosure or
Outside of Proper Enclosure………………………. 135
Subd. 6 Notification Requirements to City………………… 135
Subd. 7 Seizure…………………………………………….. 136
Subd. 8 Reclamation……………………………………….. 136
Subd. 9 Subsequent Offenses: Seizure…………………….. 136-137
Subd. 10 Notice, Hearings………………………………….. 137-138
Subd. 11 Destruction of Certain Dogs………………………. 138-139
Subd. 12 Concealing of Dogs……………………………….. 139
Subd. 13 Dog Ownership Prohibited………………………… 139
Subd. 14 Dog Ownership Prohibition Review………………. 139-140
Subd. 15 Penalties…………………………………………… 140
610.13 Dangerous Animals (Excluding Dogs)……………………. 140-144
Subd. 1 Attack by an Animal………………………………. 140
Subd. 2 Destruction of Dangerous Animal………………… 140
Subd. 3 Definitions………………………………………… 140-141
Subd. 4 Designation as Potentially Dangerous Animal…… 141
Subd. 5 Evidence Justifying Designation………………….. 142
Subd. 6 Authority to Order Destruction……………………. 142
Subd. 7 Procedure………………………………………….. 142-143
Subd. 8 Stopping an Attack………………………………… 143
Subd. 9 Notification of New Address……………………… 143
Subd. 10 Dangerous Animal Requirements…………………. 143-144
610.14 Basic Care…………………………………………………. 144-146
Subd. 1 Treatment………………………………………….. 144
Subd. 2 Dogs and Cats…………………………………….. 144-146
Subd. 3 Birds, Rodent Other Animals…………………….. 146
Subd. 4 Dogs and Cats in Motor Vehicles…………………. 146
610.15 Enforcing Officer…………………………………………. 147
610.16 Pound……………………………………………………… 147
610.17 Interference with Officers…………………………………. 147
610.18 Penalty…………………………………………………….. 147
SECTION 620 CURFEW………………………………………………… 148-149
620.01 Curfew for Minors………………………………………… 148-149
Subd. 1 Purpose……………………………………………. 148
Subd. 2 Loitering of Minors under the Age of
Sixteen Prohibited………………………………… 148
Subd. 3 Loitering of Minors between the Ages of
Sixteen and Eighteen Prohibited………………….. 148
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Subd. 4 Responsibility of Parents…………………………. 148
Subd. 5 Application of Subd. 2 and Subd. 3………………. 148
Subd. 6 Penalties…………………………………………… 148
Subd. 7 Definitions………………………………………… 149
SECTION 630 WEEDS AND TALL GRASS…………………………… 150-153
630.01 Short Title…………………………………………………. 150
630.02 Jurisdiction………………………………………………… 150
630.03 Definitions; Exclusions……………………………………. 150-151
630.04 Owners Responsible for Trimming,
Removal, and the Like…………………………………….. 151
630.05 Filing Complaint…………………………………………… 151
630.06 Notice of Violations……………………………………….. 151-152
630.07 Appeals……………………………………………………. 152
630.08 Abatement by City………………………………………… 153
630.09 Liability……………………………………………………. 153
SECTION 640 OPEN BURNING………………………………………… 153-155
640.01 Definitions…………………………………………………. 153-154
640.02 Prohibited Materials……………………………………….. 154
640.03 Permit Required for Open Burning……………………….. 154
640.04 Purposes Allowed for Open Burning……………………… 154-155
640.05 Permit Application for Open Burning; Permit Fees………. 155
640.06 Burning of Leaves Permitted without Permit……………… 155
640.07 Penalties…………………………………………………… 155
SECTION 650 TREE DISEASES AND CONTROL…………………… 156-161
650.01 Tree Diseases and Shade Tree Pest Control………………. 156-161
Subd. 1 Declaration of Policy……………………………… 156
Subd. 2 Jurisdiction………………………………………… 156
Subd. 3 Declaration of a Shade Tree Pest………………….. 156
Subd. 4 Public Nuisances Declared………………………... 156
Subd. 5 Shade Tree Pest Nuisances are Unlawful…………. 156
Subd. 6 Definition of Control Areas……………………….. 156
Subd. 7 Tree Inspector……………………………………... 156
Subd. 8 Abatement of Shade Tree Pest Nuisances…………. 157
Subd. 9 Reporting Discovery of Shade Tree Pest…………. 157
Subd. 10 Registration of Tree Care Firms…………………… 157
Subd. 11 Inspection and Application of Control Measures…. 157
Subd. 12 Standard Abatement Procedure……………………. 158
Subd. 13 High Cost Abatement……………………………… 158
Subd. 14 Appeal Procedure………………………………….. 158
Subd. 15 Abatement Procedure in Event of
Imminent Danger………………………………….. 158-159
Subd. 16 Recovery of Cost of Abatement;
Liability and Assessment………………………….. 159
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Subd. 17 Penalty…………………………………………….. 159
Subd. 18 Declared Shade Tree Pests, Control
Measures and Control Areas………………………. 160-161
650.02 Boulevard and Public Right-of-Way Regulation …. 162
Subd. 1 Prohibited Obstructions .............................................162
Subd. 2 Trimming of Trees .....................................................162
Subd. 3 Assessment .................................................................162
SECTION 660 DAMAGE TO PROPERTY AND GRAFFITI………… 163-165
660.01 Damage to Property; Graffiti……………………………… 163-
Subd. 1 Definitions…………………………………………. 163
Subd. 2 Conduct Prohibited………………………………… 163
Subd. 3 Removal by Owner………………………………… 164
Subd. 4 Removal by the City………………………………. 164
Subd. 5 Penalty…………………………………………….. 165
Subd. 6 Compliance by the City……………………………. 165
SECTION 670 DISCHARGING FIREARMS…………………………… 166
670.01 Discharging Firearms……………………………………… 166
Subd. 1 Shooting Upon, Over or Near a Cemetery………… 166
Subd. 2 Hunting near a City Park………………………….. 166
Subd. 3 Discharge of Firearms Prohibited in Certain Places. 166
Subd. 4 Discharging Firearms on Highways Prohibited…… 166
Subd. 5 Exceptions…………………………………………. 166
Subd. 6 Provisions of the Statute Prevail…………………… 166
SECTION 680 SNOW REMOVAL………………………………………. 167
680.01 Purpose…………………………………………………….. 167
680.02 Definition of Vehicles Deemed to be Hindrance and
Obstructions to Snow Plowing Operations………………… 167
680.03 Parking so as to Pose a Hindrance or an Obstruction to
City Snow Plowing Operations is Prohibited……………… 167
CHAPTER 7:PUBLIC WAYS, IMPROVEMENTS AND HOME NUMBERING
168- 186
SECTION 700 General Provisions………………………………………… 168-169
700.01 Construction ………………………………………….. 168
700.02 Unloading on Street or Sidewalk ……………………….. 168
700.03 Street and Sidewalk Obstruction ………………………… 168
700.04 Materials on Street or Sidewalk ………………………….. 168
Subd.1 …………………………………………………………….. 168
Subd.2. …………………………………………………………….. 168-169
700.05 Refuse …………………………………………………….. 169
700.06 Council Regulations ……………………………………… 169
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SECTION 710 PUBLIC WAYS ………………………………………… 170-172
710.01 Curb ………………………………………………………. 170
Subd. 1. …………………………………………………………….. 170
Subd. 2. …………………………………………………………….. 170
Subd. 3. …………………………………………………………….. 170
Subd. 4. …………………………………………………………….. 170
Subd. 5. …………………………………………………………….. 170
710.02 Sidewalks………………………………………………….. 170
Subd. 1. …………………………………………………………….. 170-171
Subd. 2. …………………………………………………………….. 171
Subd. 3. …………………………………………………………….. 171
Subd. 4. …………………………………………………………….. 171
Subd. 5. …………………………………………………………….. 171
Subd. 6. …………………………………………………………….. 171-172
SECTION 720 RIGHT-OF-WAY CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS 173-184
720.01 Election to Manage the Public Right of Way ……………. 173
720.02 Definitions and Adoption of Rules by Reference………… 173
720.03 Permit Requirement ………………………………………. 173
Subd.1. Permit Required…………………………………………… 173
Subd.2. Permit Extensions ………………………………………… 173
Subd.3. Delay Penalty …………………………………………….. 173
Subd. 4. Permit Display ……………………………………………. 174
720.04 Permit Applications ………………………………………. 174
Subd. 1. …………………………………………………………….. 174-175
Subd. 2. …………………………………………………………….. 175
720.05 Issuance of Permit, Conditions……………………………. 175
Subd.1. Permit issuance……………………………………………. 176
Subd. 2. Conditions…………………………………………………. 176
Subd. 3. Trenchless Excavation…………………………………….. 176
720.06 Permit Fees………………………………………………… 176
Subd. 1. Excavation Permit Fee ……………………………………. 176
Subd. 2. Obstruction Permit Fee …………………………………… 176
Subd. 3. Payment of Permit Fee ……………………………………. 177
Subd. 4. Non- Refundable Fee …………………………………….. 177
Subd. 5. Application to Franchises ………………………………… 177
Subd. 6. ……………………………………………………………. 177
720.07 Right-of Way Patching and Restoration ………………… 177
Subd. 1. Timing ……………………………………………………. 177
Subd. 2. Patch and Restoration …………………………………….. 177
Subd. 3. Standards ………………………………………………….. 177
Subd. 4. Duty to Correct Defects …………………………………… 178
Subd. 5. Failure to Restore …………………………………………. 178
Subd. 6. Degradation Fee in Lieu of Restoration…………………… 178
720.08 Supplementary Applications………………………………. 178
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Subd. 1. Limitation of Area ………………………………………… 178
Subd. 2. Limitation of Dates………………………………………… 179
720.09 Denial of Permit …………………………………………… 179
720.10 Installation Requirements………………………………….. 179
720.11 Inspection ………………………………………………….. 179
Subd. 1. Notice of completion ……………………………………….179
Subd. 2. Site Inspection ……………………………………………. 179
Subd. 3. Authority of Clerk, Utilities Superintendant or Other Pers. 179-180
720.12 Work Done Without Permit ………………………………. 180
Subd. 1. Emergency Situations……………………………………… 180
Subd.2. Non-emergency Situations…………………………………. 180
720.13 Supplementary Notification ……………………………….. 180
720.14 Revocation of Permits …………………………………….. 180-181
Subd. 1. Substantial Breach…………………………………………. 180-181
Subd. 2. Response to Notice of Breach …………………………….. 181
Subd. 3. Reimbursement of City Costs……………………………… 181
720.15 Mapping Data; Information Required……………………… 182
Subd. 1. Information required……………………………………….. 182
Subd. 2. Service laterals …………………………………………….. 182
720.16 Location of Facilities ……………………………………… 182
Subd. 1. Compliance required ………………………………………. 182
Subd. 2. Corridors…………………………………………………… 182
Subd. 3. Limitation of space………………………………………… 182-183
720.17 Damage to Other Facilities………………………………… 183
720.18 Right-of Way Vacation ……………………………………. 183
720.19 Indemnification and Liability……………………………… 183
720.20 Abandoned Facilities, Removal of Abandoned Facilities… 183
720.21 Appeal …………………………………………………….. 183
720.22 Penalties…………………………………………………… 184
Subd.1. …………………………………………………………….. 184
Subd. 2. …………………………………………………………….. 184
Subd. 3. …………………………………………………………….. 184
720.23 Reservation of Regulatory Police Powers ………………… 184
SECTION 730 HOME NUMBERING SYSTEM 185-186
730.01 Uniform Numbering System……………………………… 185
730.02 Assignment of Numbers………………………………….. 185
730.03 Display of Numbers………………………………………. 185
730.04 Administration……………………………………………. 185
730.05 Penalty for Violation …………………………………….. 186
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CHAPTER EIGHT – SEWER AND WATER 187-228
SECTION 800 GENERAL SEWER PROVISIONS AND REGULATIONS 187-199
800.01 Definitions ……………………………………………….. 187
Subd. 1. Act………………………………………………………… 187
Subd.2. ASTU……………………………………………………… 187
Subd. 3. Authority………………………………………………….. 187
Subd. 4. Biochemical Oxygen Deman (BOD)……………………… 187
Subd. 5. Building Drain…………………………………………….. 187
Subd.6. Building Sewer…………………………………………….. 187
Subd. 7. City………………………………………………………… 187
Subd. 8. Control Manhole…………………………………………… 187
Subd. 9. Easement…………………………………………………… 187
Subd. 10. Garbage ……………………………………………………. 187
Subd. 11. Industrial Waste……………………………………………. 188
Subd. 12. Industry…………………………………………………….. 188
Subd.13. Infiltration………………………………………………….. 188
Subd. 14. Infiltration/Inflow (I/I)…………………………………….. 188
Subd.15. Inflow……………………………………………………… 188
Subd. 16. Interference………………………………………………… 188
Subd. 17. May………………………………………………………… 188
Subd.18. MPCA……………………………………………………... 188
Subd. 19. National Categorical Pretreatment Standards……………… 188
Subd. 20. National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System………… 189
Subd. 21. Natural Outlet……………………………………………… 189
Subd. 22. Non-Contact Cooling Water ………………………………. 189
Subd. 23. Normal Domestic Strength Waste…………………………. 189
Subd. 24. Person……………………………………………………… 189
Subd. 25. pH………………………………………………………….. 189
Subd. 26. Pretreatment……………………………………………… 189
Subd. 27. Properly Shredded Garbage……………………………….. 189
Subd. 28. Sewage ……………………………………………………. 189
Subd. 29. Sewer......................................................................................189-190
Subd. 30. Shall ………………………………………………………. 190
Subd. 31. Slug ……………………………………………………….. 190
Subd. 32. State Disposal System (SDS) Permit……………………… 190
Subd. 33. Suspended Solids (SS) or Total Suspended Solids (TSS)… 190
Subd. 34. Toxic Pollutant…………………………………………… 190
Subd. 35. Unpolluted Water ………………………………………… 190
Subd. 36. User………………………………………………………… 190
Subd. 37. Wastewater…………………………………………………. 191
Subd. 38. Wastewater Treatment Works………………………………191
Subd. 39. WPCF………………………………………………………. 191
800.02 Control of Sewers………………………………………….. 191
800.03 Building Sewers, General Requirements………………….. 191
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800.04 Tampering with Wastewater Facilities……………………. 191
800.05 Cost of Repairing or Restoring Sewers……………………. 191-192
800.06 Deposits in Unsanitary Manner Prohibited………………… 192
800.07 Discharge of Wastewater or other Polluted Waters………... 192
800.08 Restrictions on Wastewater Disposal Facilities……………. 192
800.09 Permit for Public Sewer Connection………………………. 192
Subd. 1. Connection Required………………………………………. 192
Subd. 2. Failure to make Connection Notice……………………….. 192
Subd. 3. Application………………………………………………… 193
Subd. 4. Fees………………………………………………………… 194
800.10 Construction Requirements………………………………… 194
Subd. 1. ……………………………………………………………….194
Subd. 2. ……………………………………………………………… 194
Subd. 3. ……………………………………………………………… 194
Subd. 4. …………………………………………………………….. 194
Subd. 5. …………………………………………………………… 194
Subd. 6. ……………………………………………………………. 194
Subd. 7. ……………………………………………………………. 194
Subd.8. …………………………………………………………….. 194
Subd. 9. …………………………………………………………….. 195
Subd. 10. …………………………………………………………….. 195
Subd. 11. ……………………………………………………………. 195
800.11 Inspection…………………………………………………. 195
800.12 Rates and Collection………………………………………. 195
Subd. 1. Fixing Rates and Charges…………………………………. 195
Subd. 2. Contract Contents………………………………………….. 195
Subd. 3. Billing, Payment and Delinquency ……………………….. 195-196
Subd. 4. Penalty …………………………………………………….. 196
800.13 Application of Subchapter…………………………………. 196
800.13 Restrictions on New Connections………………………….. 196
800.15 Separate Building Sewers Required……………………….. 196
800.16 Old Building Sewers; Restrictions on Use………………… 196
800.17 Conformance to State Building and Plumbing Code……… 196
Subd. 1. …………………………………………………………….. 196
Subd. 2. …………………………………………………………… 197
800.18 Elevation Below Basement Floor………………………… 197
800.19 Surface Runoff or Groundwater Connection Prohibited 197
Subd. 1. …………………………………………………………… 197
Subd. 2. ……………………………………………………………... 197
Subd. 3. …………………………………………………………….. 197
Subd. 4. …………………………………………………………….. 197
Subd. 5. ……………………………………………………………. 198
Subd. 6. ……………………………………………………………. 198
Subd. 7. …………………………………………………………… 198
800.20 Excavations………………………………………………. 198
800.21 Licenses ………………………………………………….. 198
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Subd. 1. Required………………………………………………….. 198
Subd.2. Application……………………………………………….. 198
Subd. 3. Issuance…………………………………………………… 199
Subd. 4. Fee…………………………………………………………. 199
Subd. 5. Suspension or Revocation…………………………………. 199
SECTION 810 USE OF PUBLIC SERVICES 200-206
810.01 Discharges of Unpolluted Waters………………………… 200
Subd. 1. ……………………………………………………………. 200
Subd. 2. ……………………………………………………………. 200
810.02 Discharges of Water or Wastes…………………………… 200
Subd. 1. …………………………………………………………….. 200
Subd. 2. …………………………………………………………….. 200
Subd. 3. ……………………………………………………………. 200
Subd. 4. …………………………………………………………….. 200-201
810.03 Limited Discharge………………………………………… 201
Subd. 1. ……………………………………………………………. 201
Subd. 2. ……………………………………………………………. 201-202
810.04 Discharges Hazardous to Life or Public Nuisance……….. 203
Subd. 1. …………………………………………………………….. 203
Subd. 2. …………………………………………………………….. 203
810.05. Increasing Use of Process Water………………………….. 203
810.06 Pretreatment of Flow-equalizing Facilities………………… 203
810.07 Grease, Oil and Sand Interceptors…………………………. 203-204
810.08 Industrial Wastes; Installations…………………………….. 204
810.09 Industrial Wastes; Requirements…………………………... 204
810.10 Measurements, Tests, and Analyses of Water and Wastes.. 204
810.11 Protection From Accidental Discharge…………………… 204-205
810.12 Permitting Substance or Matter into Public Sewers …….. 205
810.13 Repairing Service Connection……………………………. 205
810.14 Catch Basin or Waste Traps Required……………………. 205
810.15 Special Agreements or Arrangements…………………….. 205-206
SECTION 820 USE RATE SCHEDULE FOR CHARGES 207-211
820.01 Charges, Generally……………………………………….. 207
820.02 Purpose ……………………………………………………. 207
820.03 Definitions…………………………………………………..207
Subd. 1. Administration …………………………………………….. 207
Subd. 2. City………………………………………………………… 207
Subd. 3. Incompatible Waste……………………………………….. 207
Subd. 4. Industrial User or Industries ……………………………… 207
Subd. 5. May ……………………………………………………….. 208
Subd. 6. Operation and Maintenance……………………………….. 208
Subd. 7. Replacement ……………………………………………… 208
Subd.8. Replacement Costs………………………………………… 208
Subd. 9. Sanitary Sewer ……………………………………………. 208
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Subd. 10. Sewer Service Fund………………………………………. 208
Subd. 11. Shall ………………………………………………………. 208
Subd. 12. Toxic Pollutant……………………………………………. 209
Subd. 13. Users ……………………………………………………… 209
Subd. 14. Wastewater ……………………………………………….. 209
Subd.16. Wastewater Treatment Works…………………………….. 209
820.04 Establishment of Sewer Service Charge System …………. 209
820.05 Sewer Service Fund ………………………………………. 209-210
Subd. 1. ……………………………………………………………... 209
Subd. 2. …………………………………………………………….. 210
Subd. 3. …………………………………………………………… 210
Subd. 4. …………………………………………………………….. 210
820.06 Administration ……………………………………………. 210
Subd.1. …………………………………………………………….. 210
Subd. 2. ……………………………………………………………... 210
Subd. 3. …………………………………………………………….. 210
Subd. 4. …………………………………………………………….. 211
Subd. 5. …………………………………………………………….. 211
Subd.6. …………………………………………………………….. 211
SECTION 830 POWERS AND AUTHORITY OF INSPECTORS 212-213
830.01 Authorized Employee Permitted to Enter All Properties 212
830.02 Authorized Employees Obtaining Information…………. 212
830.03 Authorized Employees to Observe Safety Rules………… 212
830.04 Authorized Employees Permitted to Enter Easements…….. 212
830.05 Penalty……………………………………………………. 213
Subd. 1. …………………………………………………………….. 213
Subd. 2. …………………………………………………………….. 213
SECTION 840 WATER: GENERAL PROVISIONS 214-225
840.01 General Operation………………………………………… 214
840.02 Water Contract……………………………………………. 214
840.03 Use of Water Service……………………………………… 214
840.04 Use to Circumvent Chapter Prohibited……………………. 214
840.05 Supply from One Service………………………………….. 214
840.06 Tapping Mains Restricted…………………………………. 214
840.07 Service Pipes………………………………………………. 214-215
840.08 Excavation and Construction Requirements………………. 215
Subd. 1. …………………………………………………………… 215
Subd. 2. …………………………………………………………… 215
Subd. 3. ……………………………………………………………. 215
Subd.4. …………………………………………………………….. 215
840.09 Connection to Other Water Supplies Restricted………….. 215
840.10 Water Connections and Charges………………………….. 216
Subd. 1. Connection applications…………………………………… 216
Subd. 2. Connection Charges……………………………………….. 216-217
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840.11 Location of Curb Stop Box………………………………… 217
840.12 Disconnection Permit………………………………………. 217
840.13 Water Meters……………………………………………….. 217-219
Subd. 1. Generally…………………………………………………… 217-219
Subd. 2. Water Meter Setting……………………………………….. 219
840.14 Connection ………………………………………………… 219
Subd. 1. …………………………………………………………….. 219
Subd. 2. …………………………………………………………….. 219
Subd.3. …………………………………………………………….. 219
Subd. 4. …………………………………………………………….. 219
Subd. 5. …………………………………………………………….. 219
Subd. 6. …………………………………………………………….. 219
Subd. 7. …………………………………………………………….. 219
Subd. 8. …………………………………………………………….. 220
Subd. 9. …………………………………………………………….. 220
Subd. 10. …………………………………………………………….. 220
Subd. 11. …………………………………………………………… 220
Subd. 12. ……………………………………………………………. 220
Subd. 13. …………………………………………………………….. 220
840.15 Damage to Wastewater System…………………………… 220
Subd. 1. ……………………………………………………………. 220
Subd. 2. …………………………………………………………….. 220
840.16 Connections Beyond City Boundaries……………………. 221
840.17 Connection to System Required…………………………… 221
Subd. 1. ……………………………………………………………. 221
Subd. 2. ……………………………………………………………. 221
Subd. 3. …………………………………………………………….. 221
Subd. 4. …………………………………………………………….. 221-222
840.18 Use of Water for Air Conditioning Permits………………. 222
840.19 Use of Water for Fire Hydrants……………………………. 222
Subd. 1. ……………………………………………………………. 222-223
Subd. 2. ……………………………………………………………. 223
840.20 Water Deficiency, shut off………………………………… 223
Subd.1. …………………………………………………………….. 223
Subd. 2. …………………………………………………………….. 223
840.21 Repairs…………………………………………………….. 223-224
Subd. 1. Determination of need for Repairs…………………………. 223
Subd. 2. Thawing of Water Services………………………………… 224
Subd. 3. Excavation or Repair or Water Service………………….. 224
840.22 Abandoned or Unused Services…………………………… 225
Subd. 1. …………………………………………………………… 225
Subd. 2. …………………………………………………………….. 225
840.23 Water unit…………………………………………………. 225
840.24 Rates, Fees and Charges Generally……………………….. 225
840.25 Water Service Billing, Change of Address……………….. 225
840.26 Rates and Billing………………………………………….. 225
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SECTION 850 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT 226-228
850.01 Supervision by Public Works Department, Licensing…….. 226-227
Subd. 1. …………………………………………………………….. 226
Subd. 2. ……………………………………………………………. 226-227
Subd. 3. ……………………………………………………………. 227
Subd. 4. ……………………………………………………………. 227
850.02 Powers and Authority of Inspectors………………………. 227
850.03 Discontinuance of Service………………………………… 227
850.04 Authorized Employees to Turn Water on and off……….. 227
850.05 Liability for Expenses, Loss or Damage………………….. 227
850.06 Temporary Use of Portable Temporary Toilets .....................227
Subd. 1. Permit Required .....................................................................227
Subd. 2. Length of Permit ....................................................................228
Subd. 3. Removal .................................................................................228
Subd. 4. Service of Units......................................................................228
Subd. 5. Location .................................................................................228
CHAPTER 9 LAND USE REGULATIONS 229-281
SECTION 900 GENERAL PROVISIONS ……………………………… 229-231
900.01 Intent and Purpose ………………………………………….229
900.02 Definitions…………………………………………………..229-230
Subd. 1. Family……………………………………………………… 229
Subd. 2. Person ……………………………………………………….229
Subd. 3. Lot …………………………………………………………. 229
Subd. 4. Boarding House……………………………………………. 229
Subd. 5. Building …………………………………………………… 229
Subd. 6. Structure …………………………………………………… 229
Subd. 7. Structural Alteration ………………………………………. 229
Subd. 8. Use…………………………………………………………. 229
Subd. 9. Conditional Use……………………………………………. 230
Subd. 10. Front Yard …………………………………………………. 230
Subd. 11. Rear Yard ………………………………………………….. 230
Subd. 12. Side Yard………………………………………………….. 230
Subd. 13. Variance …………………………………………………… 230
Subd. 14. Home Occupation …………………………………………. 230
900.03. Application…………………………………………………. 230
Subd. 1. …………………………………………………………….. 230
Subd. 2. …………………………………………………………….. 230
Subd. 3. …………………………………………………………….. 230
900.04 Existing Lots………………………………………………. 231
Subd. 1. …………………………………………………………….. 231
Subd. 2. …………………………………………………………….. 231
900.05. Non-Conforming Uses and Structures……………………. 231
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Subd. 1. ……………………………………………………………. 231
Subd. 2. ……………………………………………………………. 231
Subd. 3. ……………………………………………………………. 231
Subd. 4. ……………………………………………………………. 231
Subd. 5. ……………………………………………………………. 231
SECTION 910 ZONING ADMINISTRATION………………………….. 232-238
910.01 Enforcing Officer…………………………………………. 232
Subd. 1. …………………………………………………………….. 232
Subd. 2. …………………………………………………………….. 232
910.02. Appeals and Board of Adjustment and Appeals. 232
Subd. 1. ……………………………………………………………... 232
Subd. 2. …………………………………………………………….. 232
Subd. 3. ……………………………………………………………... 232
Subd. 4. ……………………………………………………………... 232
Subd. 5. ……………………………………………………………... 232
910.03. Zoning Amendments………………………………………. 232-233
Subd. 1. Criteria for Granting Zoning Amendments…………………232-233
Subd. 2. Procedures…………………………………………………. 233
910.04. Conditional Use Permits ………………………………….. 233
Subd. 1. Criteria for Granting Conditional Use Permits……………. 233-234
Subd. 2. Additional Conditions……………………………………... 234
Subd. 3. Procedure………………………………………………….. 234-235
910.05 Variances …………………………………………………. 235-236
Subd. 1. Criteria of Granting Variances…………………………….. 235-236
Subd. 2. Procedure………………………………………………….. 236
910.06. Zoning Permits……………………………………………. 236
Subd. 1. Permit Required…………………………………………… 236-237
Subd. 2. Permit Fee…………………………………………………. 237-238
910.07 Moving Buildings…………………………………………. 238
910.08 Mobile Homes …………………………………………….. 238
SECTION 920 DISTRICT PROVISIONS ……………………………… 239
920.01 Purpose ……………………………………………………. 239
920.02 Zoning Districts …………………………………………… 239
SECTION 930 AGRICULTURAL ZONE ………………………………..240
930.01 Purpose……………………………………………………. 240
930.02 Regulations………………………………………………... 240
930.03 Conditional Use…………………………………………… 240
SECTION 940 RESIDENTIAL USE …………………………………….. 241
940.01 Use Regulations…………………………………………… 241
940.02 Height Regulations………………………………………… 241
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940.03 Area Regulations………………………………………….. 241
Subd. 1. Lot Area…………………………………………………… 241
Subd. 2. Front Yard…………………………………………………. 241
Subd. 3. Side Yard ………………………………………………….. 241
Subd. 4. Rear Yard………………………………………………….. 241
Subd. 5. Structure Set Back…………………………………………. 241
SECTION 950 HIGHWAY AND MAIN STREET BUSINESS ZONE…242-243
950.01 Highway and Main Street Business Zone…………………. 242
Subd. 1. Purpose ……………………………………………………. 242
Subd. 2. Permitted Uses ……………………………………………. 242
Subd. 3. Accessory Uses …………………………………………… 242
Subd. 4. Conditional Uses ………………………………………….. 242
Subd. 5. Prohibited Uses ……………………………………………. 242-243
Subd. 6. Performance Standards ……………………………………. 243
SECTION 960 COMMERCIAL ZONE ………………………………… 244
960.01 Use Regulations …………………………………………… 244
960.02 Conditional Use Permit Required ………………………… 244
960.03 Height Regulations ……………………………………….. 244
960.04 Land Area and Building Regulations …………………….. 244
Subd. 1. Building Plans……………………………………………… 244
Subd. 2. Front Yard …………………………………………………. 244
Subd. 3. Parking …………………………………………………….. 244
SECTION 970 INDUSTRIAL ZONE ……………………………………..245
970.01 Use Regulations …………………………………………… 245
970.02 Height Regulations …………………………………………245
970.03 Land Area and Building Regulations ……………………… 245
Subd. 1. Building Plans……………………………………………… 245
Subd. 2. Front Yard …………………………………………………. 245
Subd. 3. Parking …………………………………………………….. 245
SECTION 980 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS ………………………246-266
980.01 Purpose ……………………………………………………. 246
Subd. 1. …………………………………………………………….. 246
Subd. 2. ……………………………………………………………... 246
980.02 Exterior Storage …………………………………………… 246
Subd. 1. …………………………………………………………….. 246
Subd. 2. …………………………………………………………….. 246
980.03 Refuse …………………………………………………….. 246
980.04 Screening ………………………………………………….. 246
Subd. 1. …………………………………………………………….. 246
Subd. 2. ……………………………………………………………. 247
Subd. 3. ……………………………………………………………. 247
Subd. 4. ……………………………………………………………. 247
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Subd. 5. ……………………………………………………………. 247
980.05 Landscaping Maintenance………………………………… 247
980.06. Glare ……………………………………………………… 247
980.07 Parking …………………………………………………… 247
Subd. 1. Surfacing and Drainage ………………………………….. 247
Subd. 2. Location ………………………………………………….. 248
Subd. 3. General Provisions………………………………………… 248
Subd. 4. Design Maintenance of Off-Street Parking Areas ……….. 248-249
Subd. 5. Parking in Residential Areas ……………………………… 249
Subd. 6. Off – Street Spaces Required……………………………… 249
980.08 Traffic Control…………………………………………….. 249
980.09 Explosives…………………………………………………. 250
980.10 Guest Houses………………………………………………. 250
980.11 Drive-in Business Development Standards……………….. 250
Subd. 1. …………………………………………………………….. 250
Subd. 2. …………………………………………………………….. 250
Subd. 3. …………………………………………………………….. 250
Subd. 4. …………………………………………………………….. 250
Subd. 5. …………………………………………………………….. 250-251
Subd. 6. …………………………………………………………….. 251
Subd. 7. …………………………………………………………….. 251
Subd. 8. …………………………………………………………….. 251
980.12 Auto Service Stations……………………………………… 251-252
Subd. 1. …………………………………………………………….. 252
Subd. 2. …………………………………………………………….. 252
Subd. 3. ……………………………………………………………... 252
Subd. 4. …………………………………………………………….. 252
Subd. 5. …………………………………………………………….. 252
980.13 Mobile Home Parks ……………………………………….. 252
Subd. 1. Intent……………………………………………………….. 252
Subd. 2. Unlawful Act……………………………………………….. 252
Subd. 3. Application ………………………………………………… 252
Subd. 4. Performance Standards for Mobile Home Parks…………... 253-255
Subd. 5. Mobile Home Park Lots……………………………………. 255-256
Subd. 6. Mobile Home Stands ……………………………………….256
980.14 Bulk Storage (Liquid)……………………………………… 256
980.15 Accessory Building and Structures ……………………….. 257-258
Subd. 1. In Residential Districts…………………………………….. 257
Subd. 2. In Commercial and Industrial Districts ……………………. 257
Subd. 3. In all Districts ……………………………………………… 257-258
980.16 Land Reclamation …………………………………………. 258
980.17 Dwelling Units Prohibited ………………………………… 258
980.18 Farming Operations……………………………………….. 258
980.19. Vacated Streets…………………………………………….. 258
980.20. Platting…………………………………………………….. 258
980.21 Permitted Encroachments…………………………………. 258-259
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Subd. 1. …………………………………………………………….. 259
Subd. 2. …………………………………………………………….. 259
Subd. 3. …………………………………………………………….. 259
Subd. 4. …………………………………………………………….. 259
980.22 Access Drives and Access…………………………………. 259-260
Subd. 1. …………………………………………………………….. 259
Subd. 2. …………………………………………………………….. 259
Subd. 3. …………………………………………………………….. 259
Subd. 4. …………………………………………………………….. 259
Subd. 5. …………………………………………………………….. 260
980.23 Commercial Feedlots……………………………………… 260
Subd. 1. Permits…………………………………………………….. 260
Subd. 2. Setback Requirements……………………………………… 260
980.24 Irrigation Systems………………………………………….. 260
Subd. 1. Permits……………………………………………………... 260
980.25 Cluster Development ……………………………………… 261
Subd. 1. …………………………………………………………….. 261
Subd. 2. …………………………………………………………….. 261
Subd. 3. …………………………………………………………….. 261
Subd. 4. …………………………………………………………….. 261
980.26 Signs……………………………………………………….. 261-262
Subd. 1. ……………………………………………………………... 262
Subd. 2. ……………………………………………………………... 262
Subd. 3. ……………………………………………………………... 262
Subd. 4. ……………………………………………………………... 262
Subd. 5. ……………………………………………………………... 262
Subd. 6. ……………………………………………………………. 262-263
Subd. 7. ……………………………………………………………... 263
Subd. 8. ……………………………………………………………... 263
Subd. 9. ................................................................................................263
Subd. 10. ................................................................................................263
980.27 Apartments and other Multiple Family Uses………………. 263-266
Subd. 1. ……………………………………………………………... 263
Subd. 2. …………………………………………………………….. 263-264
Subd. 3. …………………………………………………………….. 264
Subd. 4. …………………………………………………………….. 264
Subd. 5. …………………………………………………………….. 265
Subd. 6. …………………………………………………………….. 265
Subd. 7. …………………………………………………………….. 265
Subd. 8. …………………………………………………………….. 265
Subd. 9. …………………………………………………………….. 265-266
SECTION 990 – ADULT ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENTS……… 267-280
990.01 . Statutory Authorization…………………………………… 267
990.02 Findings and Purpose……………………………………… 267
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Subd. 1. Intent …………………………………………………….. 267
Subd. 2. Purpose…………………………………………………… 267
Subd. 3. Findings…………………………………………………… 267-270
990.03 Title and Short Title……………………………………… 270
990.04 Definitions…………………………………………………. 270
Subd. 1. Adult Uses…………………………………………………. 270
Subd. 2. Adult Bookstore …………………………………………… 270
Subd. 3. Adult Cabaret ……………………………………………… 270
Subd. 4. Adult Conversation/Rap Parlor…………………………… 270
Subd. 5. Adult Health/Sports Club…………………………………. 271
Subd. 6. Adult Massage Parlor……….…………………………….. 271
Subd. 7. Adult Mini-Motion Picture Theater……………………….. 271
Subd. 8. Adult Motion Picture Theater…………………………….. 271
Subd. 9. Adult Steam Room/Bathhouse Facility……………………. 271
Subd. 10. Liquor License……………………………………………... 271
Subd. 11. Minor………………………………………………………. 271
Subd. 12. Specified Anatomical Areas………………………………. 271-272
Subd. 13. Specified Sexual Activities………………………………… 272
990.05. Interpretation………………………………………………. 272
990.06 Jurisdiction……………………………………………….. 272
990.07 Licensing ………………………………………………….. 272-277
Subd. 1. License Required………………………………………….. 272-274
Subd. 2. Issuance of License……………………………………….. 275-276
Subd. 3. Expiration of License……………………………………… 276
Subd. 4. Suspension/Revocation…………………………………… 276-277
Subd. 5. Transfer of License……………………………………….. 277
990.08 Adult Use Operational Restrictions………………………. 277-278
Subd. 1. …………………………………………………………….. 277-278
990.09 Location Requirements…………………………………… 279
Subd. 1. …………………………………………………………….. 279
990.10 Additional Building Placement Restrictions……………… 279
990.11 Implementation……………………………………………. 279-280
Subd. 1. Compliance………………………………………………… 279
Subd. 2. Inspection………………………………………………….. 279
Subd. 3. Enforcement………………………………………………. 280
Subd. 4. Penalty……………………………………………………… 280
990.12 Severability………………………………………………… 280
990.13 Abrogation and Greater Restrictions……………………… 280
990.14 Referral to Other Laws…………………………………….. 280
990.15 Judicial Review…………………………………………….. 280
SECTION 995 ENFORCEMENT …………………………………………281
995.01 Enforcing Body……………………………………………. 281
995.02 Penalties……………………………………………………. 281
995.03 Repeal……………………………………………………… 281
