2016 CODE CITY OF ELMORE TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1 2016 CODE CITY OF ELMORE TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE CHAPTER 1: GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS 1-9 SECTION 100 GENERAL PROVISIONS Adoption Amendments Numbering Enactment of Ordinances Revision Title Headings; Cross References Existing Rights and Liberties Separability Pending suits Violations... 2 Subd. 1 Petty Misdemeanors... 2 Subd. 2 Misdemeanors... 2 Subd. 3 Separate Violations 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 General Statutory Definitions Interpretation. 4 Subd. 1 Common Usage... 4 Subd. 2 Statutory Rules of Interpretation.. 4 Subd. 3 Severability Delegation of Authority... 4 SECTION 120 INCORPORATION OF STATE LAW Adoption by Reference Official Statutes, Codes, Regulations and Ordinances Relation to State Law 5 SECTION 130 ENFORCEMENT Who May Act City Clerk Permission to Inspect Required Search Warrants Issued Licenses and Permits to Authorize Reasonable Inspections 6 i

2 Emergency Cases.. 7 SECTION 140 SUPPLEMENTAL ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES Administrative Penalties Authorized Administrative Penalties Procedures Fines and Fees Notice of Administrative Penalty Appeals of Administrative Citation Criminal Charges Possible in Cases on Non-Payment 8-9 CHAPTER 2: OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION SECTION 200 ELECTION AND COUNCIL Form of Government Election Date Terms of Office Pay Rates.. 10 Subd. 1 Mayor and Councilmember Subd. 2 Pay for Board of Review.. 10 Subd. 3 Council may pay less Minnesota Workers Compensation Act Interim Emergency Succession Subd. 1 Purpose Subd. 2 Succession to Local Offices. 11 Subd. 3 Duties and Terms of Successor Disbursements of Funds and Allowance of Accounts. 11 SECTION 210 COUNCIL MEETINGS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS City Council Meetings. 12 Subd. 1 Organizational Meeting 12 Subd. 2 Regular Meetings. 12 Subd. 3 Special Meetings.. 12 Subd. 4 Emergency Meetings Council Meeting Procedure Subd. 1 Presiding Office 12 Subd. 2 Quorum 12 Subd. 3 Order of Business Subd. 4 Meeting Procedure Subd. 5 Appeal of Ruling Procedure. 13 Subd. 6 Suspension or Amendment of Rules. 13 Subd. 7 Voting Subd. 8 Minutes Public Hearings and Appeals Subd. 1 Public Hearings. 14 Subd. 2 Right to an Administrative Appeal ii

3 Subd. 3 Rule of Procedure for Hearings and Appeals Subd. 4 Applications and Other Filings. 15 SECTION 220 CITY DEPARTMENTS AND BOARDS Departments Generally. 16 Subd. 1 Control.. 16 Subd. 2 Appointment. 16 Subd. 3 Compensation Subd. 4 Table of Organization and Lines of Responsibility.. 16 Subd. 5 Budgetary Information Police Department. 16 Subd. 1 Establishment 16 Subd. 2 Chief of Police.. 16 Subd. 3 Duties of Police Fire Department 17 Subd. 1 Fire Department Establishment 17 Subd. 2 By-Laws Ambulance Service.. 17 Subd. 1 Purpose. 17 Subd. 2 Appropriations.. 17 Subd. 3 Insurance Public Works Department Library Board Subd. 1 Establishment and Compensation. 18 Subd. 2 Duties 18 Subd. 3 Annual Report Economic Development Authority Subd. 1 Establishment and Authority 18 Subd. 2 Commissioners. 18 Subd. 3 Powers Subd. 4 Annual Budget. 19 Subd. 5 Annual Report.. 19 Subd. 6 Modifications Housing and Redevelopment Authority Subd. 1 Establishment and Composition.. 19 Subd. 2 Powers of the Authority Additional Boards, Commissions or Authorities. 19 SECTION 230 CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES Compensation Officers Appointed iii

4 SECTION 240 RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE. SECTION 250 FRANCHISES Definition Franchise Ordinances Power of Regulation Reserved Conditions in Every Franchise Subd. 1 Performance.. 22 Subd. 2 Fixing Fares 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 Further Provisions of Franchises Franchise Agreements in Effect SECTION 260 SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS DEFERMENTS Deferments for Persons Age 65 or Older Subd. 1 Deferment on Homestead. 25 Subd. 2 Period of Deferment. 25 Subd. 3 Amount of Deferment.. 25 Subd. 4 Option to Defer 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 SECTION 270 ABANDONED AND EXCESS PROPERTY Disposal of Abandoned, Junk and Unauthorized Motor Vehicles 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 Disposal of Excess Property 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, Subd. 3 Surplus Property with a Total Estimated Value Over $10, Subd. 4 Receipts from Sales of Surplus Property. 28 iv

5 Persons Who May Not Purchase-Exception. 28 Subd. 1 City Employees 28 Subd. 2 Unlawful Act 28 CHAPTER 3: MUNICIPAL REGULATIONS AND LICENSING SECTION 300 GENERAL LICENSING Licenses Required to Engage in Certain Businesses Application for License Subd. 1 Requirements 29 Subd. 2 Changes 29 Subd. 3 Renewal 30 Subd. 4 Fee 30 Subd. 5 False Statement or Representation Issuance of License Date and Duration of License License Not Transferable License Certificate to Be Displayed Revocation or Suspension Subd. 1 Reasons Subd. 2 Notice of Suspension or Revocation Appeal and Review.. 31 SECTION 310 SOLID WASTE AND REFUSE REGULATION Solid Waste Subd. 1 Purpose. 32 Subd. 2 Definitions 32 Subd. 3 Accumulation of Solid Waste Material Subd. 4 Provision of Solid Waste Collection Service.. 33 Subd. 5 Restriction of Open Burning Subd. 6 Rules and Regulations for the Storage, Collection, Hauling and Disposal of Solid Waste Subd. 7 Penalty.. 34 Subd. 8 Variances Refuse/Garbage Hauling Subd. 1 Deposit of Refuse Restricted 35 Subd. 2 Storage of Garbage and Refuse 35 Subd. 3 City Collection.. 35 Subd. 4 Collection Contract Subd. 5 Service Charge Subd. 6 Burning of Garbage, Refuse, and Industrial Wastes. 37 Subd. 7 Penalty.. 37 SECTION 320 PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS Definitions 38 Subd. 1 Peddler. 38 v

6 Subd. 2 Person.. 38 Subd. 3 Regular Business Day.. 38 Subd. 4 Solicitor 38 Subd. 5 Transient Merchant 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 Licensing; Exemptions Subd. 1 County License Required. 39 Subd. 2 City License Required.. 39 Subd. 3 Application Subd. 4 Fee 41 Subd. 5 Procedure. 41 Subd. 6 Duration 41 Subd. 7 License Exemptions License Ineligibility License Suspension.. 42 Subd. 1 Generally Subd. 2 Multiple Persons under One License Subd. 3 Notice 43 Subd. 4 Public Hearing.. 43 Subd. 5 Emergency 43 Subd. 6 Appeals License Transferability Registration Prohibited Activities Exclusion by Placard 44 SECTION 330 LAWFUL GAMBLING Adoption of State Law by Reference City May be More Restrictive than State Law Purpose Definitions Applicability. 45 Subd. 1 Bingo 45 Subd. 2 Raffles Lawful Gambling Permitted Council Approval Application and Local Approval of Premises Permits 46- Subd. 1 Application 46 Subd. 2 Review by Law Enforcement Subd. 3 Bingo Hall Investigation Fee 46 Subd. 4 Hearing. 46 Subd. 5 Timing.. 46 Subd. 6 Reasons for Denial of Permit vi

7 Local Permits 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 Subd. 7 Term Revocation and Suspension of Local Permit License and Permit Display Notification of Material Changes to Application 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 Designated Trade Area. 50 Subd. 1 Requirement of Spending in Trade Area. 50 Subd. 2 Application of this Section Records and Reporting Hours of Operation Severability Penalty.. 50 SECTION 340 GARAGE OR RUMMAGE SALES Definition 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 Exceptions Penalty.. 51 SECTION 350 SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESS Purpose Definitions Subd. 1 Sexually Oriented Business. 52 Subd. 2 Sexually Oriented Materials 52 Subd. 3 Sexually Oriented Use Subd. 4 Specified Anatomical Areas. 54 Subd. 5 Specified Sexual Activities Exceptions License Required.. 56 vii

8 Ineligibility Rules. 56 Subd. 1 Issuance. 56 Subd. 2 Places Ineligible License Application.. 57 Subd. 1 Application Form Subd. 2 False Statements Subd. 3 Duty to Inform City of Changes of Required Information 59 Subd. 4 Renewal of Licenses Fees.. 59 Subd. 1 Application Fee. 59 Subd. 2 Annual License Fee.. 59 Subd. 3 Expiration/Pro-rated Fees. 59 Subd. 4 No Refunds Granting of Licenses Subd. 1 Investigation. 59 Subd. 2 Public Hearing Subd. 3 Issuance of License.. 60 Subd. 4 Interim Licenses 60 Subd. 5 Premises 60 Subd. 6 Death of License Conditions of License Subd. 1 Applicable Laws 61 Subd. 2 Conduct of Licensed Premises.. 61 Subd. 3 Posting of License Restrictions and Regulations Subd. 1 Restrictions Suspensions and Revocations of License. 62 Subd. 1 Delinquent Taxes.. 62 Subd. 2 Violations Subd. 3 Prompt Judicial Review Penalty.. 63 SECTION 360 RENTAL HOUSING REGULATION Legislative Finding Definitions License Required License and Fees License Expiration Inspection Space and Occupancy Standards Occupancy Standards Register of Occupancy Agent Required Transfer of License Conduct on Licensed Premises viii

9 CHAPTER 4: LIQUOR REGULATIONS SECTION 400 GENERAL PROVISIONS Adoption of State Law by Reference City May be More Restrictive than State Law Definitions Nudity on the Premises of Licensed...72 Establishments Prohibited 72 Subd. 1 Purpose. 72 Subd. 2 Unlawful Act 72 Subd. 3 Penalty for Nudity Consumption in Public Places.. 72 SECTION 410 LICENSING Number of Licenses which may be Issued Term and Expiration of Licenses 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 Subd. 3 Intoxicating Liquor 73 On- and Off-Sale 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor Licenses 73 Subd. 4 Brewer Taproom License. 73 Subd. 5 Microdistillery Cocktail Room License License Fees; Pro Rata Council Discretion to Grant or Deny a License Application for License 75 Subd. 1 Form.. 75 Subd. 2 Financial Responsibility Description of Premises Applications for Renewal Transfer of License Investigation Subd. 1 Subd. 2 Preliminary background and Financial Investigation Comprehensive Background and Financial Investigation Hearing and Issuance Restrictions on Issuance Conditions of License Hours and Days of Sale Minors on Premises Restrictions on Purchase and Consumption Suspension and Revocation ix

10 Subd. 1 Council shall Suspend or Revoke. 78 Subd. 2 Minimum Periods of Suspension and Revocation Subd. 3 Lapse of Required Proof Subd. 4 Imposition of Additional Penalties 79 SECTION 420 MUNICIPAL LIQUOR STORES Application of this subsection Existing Municipal Stores Continued Location Operation Subd. 1 Manager 80 Subd. 2 Other Employees.. 80 Subd. 3 Municipal Liquor Store Fund Subd. 4 Financial Statement.. 81 Subd. 5 Hours of Operation Proof of Financial Responsibility. 81 SECTION 430 PENALTY Penalty.. 82 CHAPTER 5: TRAFFIC, VEHICLES AND PARKING SECTION 500 GENERAL TRAFFIC PROVISIONS State Highway Traffic and License and Motor Vehicle Laws and Regulations Adopted by Reference.. 83 Subd. 1 State Law Chapter Subd. 2 State Law Chapter Subd. 3 State Law Chapter Subd. 4 Penalty Truck Routes/Weight Restrictions U-Turns Restricted Excessive Noise Exhibition Driving Penalty.. 85 SECTION 510 VEHICLES/CONVEYANCE REGULATIONS Abandoned, Unauthorized, Inoperable and Junk Motor Vehicles Subd. 1 Definitions Subd. 2 Violation to Abandon a Motor Vehicle 88 Subd. 3 Authority to Impound Vehicles Subd. 4 Sale; Waiting Periods.. 89 Subd. 5 Notice of Taking and Sale Subd. 6 Right to Reclaim Subd. 7 Disposal Authority 91 Subd. 8 City Employee Purchases Demolition Motor Vehicles. 92 x

11 Subd. 1 Definitions 92 Subd. 2 Restrictions Subd. 3 Exception. 92 Subd. 4 Penalties Snowmobiles Subd. 1 Intent 92 Subd. 2 Definitions 93 Subd. 3 Application of Traffic Ordinances 93 Subd. 4 Restrictions Subd. 5 Stopping and Yielding.. 95 Subd. 6 Persons Under Subd. 7 Equipment. 95 Subd. 8 Emergency Operation Permitted ATV s, Mini Trucks and UTV s.. 96 Subd. 1 Applicability. 96 Subd. 2 Definitions 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 Subd. 8 Registration Exception. 97 Government Operations of ATV, Mini-Truck And UTV s Exception.. 97 Subd. 9 Insurance Subd. 10 Conditions Subd. 11 Equipment Required. 98 Subd. 12 Mini-Truck Equipment Required Subd. 13 Unattended Vehicles on Public Property Prohibited.. 99 Subd. 14 Required Local Permit. 99 Subd. 15 Other Requirements for Operation Subd. 16 Penalty Golf Carts. 100 Subd. 1 Purpose. 100 Subd. 2 Definitions 100 Subd. 3 Required Permit 101 Subd. 4 Conditions Subd. 5 Revocation or Denial of Permit 102 Subd. 6 Limitation of Liability Subd. 7 Violation and Penalties Bicycles 102- Subd. 1 Definition Subd. 2 Traffic Laws Apply xi

12 Subd. 3 Manner and Number Riding. 103 Subd. 4 Hitching Rides Subd. 5 Where to Ride Subd. 6 Right-of-Way; Sidewalks. 103 Subd. 7 Carrying Articles Subd. 8 Lighting and Brake Equipment Subd. 9 Sale with Reflectors Roller Blades, Roller Skates, Roller Skis and Skateboards Subd. 1 Definitions 104 Subd. 2 Unlawful Acts Subd. 3 Right-of-Way 105 Subd. 4 Hours of Use. 105 Subd. 5 Violations SECTION 520 PARKING Subd. 1 No Parking Where Posted. 106 Subd. 2 Limited Parking. 106 Subd. 3 Other Parking Restrictions 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 Subd. 9 Impoundment 109 Subd. 10 Recreational Camping Vehicle Parking 109 Subd. 11 Prima Facie Violations CHAPTER 6: HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS SECTION 600 NUISANCES Public Nuisances Public Nuisances Affecting Health Public Nuisances Affecting Morals and Decency Public Nuisances Affecting Peace and Safety Nuisance Parking and Storage Subd. 1 Declaration of Nuisance 114 Subd. 2 Unlawful Parking and Storage Inoperable Motor Vehicle Building Maintenance and Appearance Subd. 1 Declaration of Nuisance 116 Subd. 2 Standards Duties of City Officers Abatement Subd. 1 Notice xii

13 Subd. 2 Procedure Subd. 3 Emergency Procedure; Summary Enforcement 118 Subd. 4 Immediate Abatement Recovery of Cost Subd. 1 Personal Liability. 118 Subd. 2 Assessment 119 SECTION 610 ANIMALS Definitions Dogs and Cats Subd. 1 Running at Large Prohibited. 121 Subd. 2 License Required Subd. 3 Cats 122 Subd. 4 Vaccination Non-Domestic Animals Farm Animals Except for Urban Chickens as set Forth in Subsection Herein Urban Chickens Subd. 1 Definitions Subd. 2 Investigation and Enforcement Subd. 3 Permit Required 126 Subd. 4 Application Subd. 5 Permit Conditions Subd. 6 Fees/Issuance 127 Subd. 7 Term Subd. 8 Revocation 127 Subd. 9 Violations/Penalty Impounding Subd. 1 Running at Large Subd. 2 Biting Animals Subd. 3 Reclaiming 128 Subd. 4 Unclaimed Animals Kennels. 129 Subd. 1 Definition of Kennel. 129 Subd. 2 Kennel as a Nuisance Barking/Crying/Whining Dogs 129 Subd. 1 Habitual Barking Subd. 2 Damage to Property Subd. 3 Cleaning up Litter. 129 Subd. 4 Warrant Required Seizure of Animals Animals Presenting a Danger to Health and Safety of City Diseased Animals Subd. 1 Running at Large Subd. 2 Confinement Subd. 3 Release xiii

14 Dangerous and Potentially Dangerous Dogs Subd. 1 Adoption by Reference. 131 Subd. 2 Definitions Subd. 3 Declaration of Dangerous or Potentially Dangerous Dog Subd. 4 License Required Subd. 5 Properly Restrained in Proper Enclosure or Outside of Proper Enclosure. 135 Subd. 6 Notification Requirements to City 135 Subd. 7 Seizure Subd. 8 Reclamation Subd. 9 Subsequent Offenses: Seizure Subd. 10 Notice, Hearings Subd. 11 Destruction of Certain Dogs Subd. 12 Concealing of Dogs Subd. 13 Dog Ownership Prohibited 139 Subd. 14 Dog Ownership Prohibition Review Subd. 15 Penalties Dangerous Animals (Excluding Dogs) Subd. 1 Attack by an Animal. 140 Subd. 2 Destruction of Dangerous Animal 140 Subd. 3 Definitions Subd. 4 Designation as Potentially Dangerous Animal 141 Subd. 5 Evidence Justifying Designation Subd. 6 Authority to Order Destruction. 142 Subd. 7 Procedure Subd. 8 Stopping an Attack 143 Subd. 9 Notification of New Address 143 Subd. 10 Dangerous Animal Requirements Basic Care Subd. 1 Treatment Subd. 2 Dogs and Cats Subd. 3 Birds, Rodent Other Animals Subd. 4 Dogs and Cats in Motor Vehicles Enforcing Officer Pound Interference with Officers Penalty SECTION 620 CURFEW Curfew for Minors 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 xiv

15 Subd. 4 Responsibility of Parents. 148 Subd. 5 Application of Subd. 2 and Subd Subd. 6 Penalties 148 Subd. 7 Definitions 149 SECTION 630 WEEDS AND TALL GRASS Short Title Jurisdiction Definitions; Exclusions Owners Responsible for Trimming, Removal, and the Like Filing Complaint Notice of Violations Appeals Abatement by City Liability. 153 SECTION 640 OPEN BURNING Definitions Prohibited Materials Permit Required for Open Burning Purposes Allowed for Open Burning Permit Application for Open Burning; Permit Fees Burning of Leaves Permitted without Permit Penalties 155 SECTION 650 TREE DISEASES AND CONTROL Tree Diseases and Shade Tree Pest Control Subd. 1 Declaration of Policy 156 Subd. 2 Jurisdiction 156 Subd. 3 Declaration of a Shade Tree Pest Subd. 4 Public Nuisances Declared Subd. 5 Shade Tree Pest Nuisances are Unlawful. 156 Subd. 6 Definition of Control Areas Subd. 7 Tree Inspector 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 Subd. 15 Abatement Procedure in Event of Imminent Danger Subd. 16 Recovery of Cost of Abatement; Liability and Assessment xv

16 Subd. 17 Penalty Subd. 18 Declared Shade Tree Pests, Control Measures and Control Areas Boulevard and Public Right-of-Way Regulation. 162 Subd. 1 Prohibited Obstructions Subd. 2 Trimming of Trees Subd. 3 Assessment SECTION 660 DAMAGE TO PROPERTY AND GRAFFITI 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 Subd. 6 Compliance by the City. 165 SECTION 670 DISCHARGING FIREARMS Discharging Firearms 166 Subd. 1 Shooting Upon, Over or Near a Cemetery 166 Subd. 2 Hunting near a City Park 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 Purpose Definition of Vehicles Deemed to be Hindrance and Obstructions to Snow Plowing Operations 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 SECTION 700 General Provisions Construction Unloading on Street or Sidewalk Street and Sidewalk Obstruction Materials on Street or Sidewalk Subd Subd Refuse Council Regulations 169 xvi

17 SECTION 710 PUBLIC WAYS Curb. 170 Subd Subd Subd Subd Subd Sidewalks Subd Subd Subd Subd Subd Subd SECTION 720 RIGHT-OF-WAY CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS Election to Manage the Public Right of Way Definitions and Adoption of Rules by Reference Permit Requirement. 173 Subd.1. Permit Required 173 Subd.2. Permit Extensions 173 Subd.3. Delay Penalty Subd. 4. Permit Display Permit Applications. 174 Subd Subd Issuance of Permit, Conditions. 175 Subd.1. Permit issuance. 176 Subd. 2. Conditions. 176 Subd. 3. Trenchless Excavation 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 Subd. 5. Application to Franchises 177 Subd Right-of Way Patching and Restoration 177 Subd. 1. Timing. 177 Subd. 2. Patch and Restoration Subd. 3. Standards Subd. 4. Duty to Correct Defects 178 Subd. 5. Failure to Restore. 178 Subd. 6. Degradation Fee in Lieu of Restoration Supplementary Applications. 178 xvii

18 Subd. 1. Limitation of Area 178 Subd. 2. Limitation of Dates Denial of Permit Installation Requirements Inspection Subd. 1. Notice of completion.179 Subd. 2. Site Inspection. 179 Subd. 3. Authority of Clerk, Utilities Superintendant or Other Pers Work Done Without Permit. 180 Subd. 1. Emergency Situations 180 Subd.2. Non-emergency Situations Supplementary Notification Revocation of Permits Subd. 1. Substantial Breach Subd. 2. Response to Notice of Breach Subd. 3. Reimbursement of City Costs Mapping Data; Information Required 182 Subd. 1. Information required Subd. 2. Service laterals Location of Facilities 182 Subd. 1. Compliance required. 182 Subd. 2. Corridors 182 Subd. 3. Limitation of space Damage to Other Facilities Right-of Way Vacation Indemnification and Liability Abandoned Facilities, Removal of Abandoned Facilities Appeal Penalties 184 Subd Subd Subd Reservation of Regulatory Police Powers 184 SECTION 730 HOME NUMBERING SYSTEM Uniform Numbering System Assignment of Numbers Display of Numbers Administration Penalty for Violation xviii

19 CHAPTER EIGHT SEWER AND WATER SECTION 800 GENERAL SEWER PROVISIONS AND REGULATIONS Definitions Subd. 1. Act 187 Subd.2. ASTU 187 Subd. 3. Authority Subd. 4. Biochemical Oxygen Deman (BOD) 187 Subd. 5. Building Drain Subd.6. Building Sewer 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 Subd.13. Infiltration Subd. 14. Infiltration/Inflow (I/I) Subd.15. Inflow 188 Subd. 16. Interference 188 Subd. 17. May 188 Subd.18. MPCA 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 Subd. 26. Pretreatment 189 Subd. 27. Properly Shredded Garbage Subd. 28. Sewage. 189 Subd. 29. Sewer Subd. 30. Shall. 190 Subd. 31. Slug 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 Control of Sewers Building Sewers, General Requirements xix

20 Tampering with Wastewater Facilities Cost of Repairing or Restoring Sewers Deposits in Unsanitary Manner Prohibited Discharge of Wastewater or other Polluted Waters Restrictions on Wastewater Disposal Facilities Permit for Public Sewer Connection. 192 Subd. 1. Connection Required. 192 Subd. 2. Failure to make Connection Notice Subd. 3. Application 193 Subd. 4. Fees Construction Requirements 194 Subd Subd Subd Subd Subd Subd Subd Subd Subd Subd Subd Inspection Rates and Collection. 195 Subd. 1. Fixing Rates and Charges. 195 Subd. 2. Contract Contents Subd. 3. Billing, Payment and Delinquency Subd. 4. Penalty Application of Subchapter Restrictions on New Connections Separate Building Sewers Required Old Building Sewers; Restrictions on Use Conformance to State Building and Plumbing Code 196 Subd Subd Elevation Below Basement Floor Surface Runoff or Groundwater Connection Prohibited 197 Subd Subd Subd Subd Subd Subd Subd Excavations Licenses xx

21 Subd. 1. Required Subd.2. Application Subd. 3. Issuance 199 Subd. 4. Fee. 199 Subd. 5. Suspension or Revocation. 199 SECTION 810 USE OF PUBLIC SERVICES Discharges of Unpolluted Waters 200 Subd Subd Discharges of Water or Wastes 200 Subd Subd Subd Subd Limited Discharge 201 Subd Subd Discharges Hazardous to Life or Public Nuisance Subd Subd Increasing Use of Process Water Pretreatment of Flow-equalizing Facilities Grease, Oil and Sand Interceptors Industrial Wastes; Installations Industrial Wastes; Requirements Measurements, Tests, and Analyses of Water and Wastes Protection From Accidental Discharge Permitting Substance or Matter into Public Sewers Repairing Service Connection Catch Basin or Waste Traps Required Special Agreements or Arrangements SECTION 820 USE RATE SCHEDULE FOR CHARGES Charges, Generally Purpose Definitions..207 Subd. 1. Administration Subd. 2. City 207 Subd. 3. Incompatible Waste Subd. 4. Industrial User or Industries 207 Subd. 5. May Subd. 6. Operation and Maintenance Subd. 7. Replacement 208 Subd.8. Replacement Costs 208 Subd. 9. Sanitary Sewer. 208 xxi

22 Subd. 10. Sewer Service Fund. 208 Subd. 11. Shall. 208 Subd. 12. Toxic Pollutant. 209 Subd. 13. Users 209 Subd. 14. Wastewater Subd.16. Wastewater Treatment Works Establishment of Sewer Service Charge System Sewer Service Fund Subd Subd Subd Subd Administration. 210 Subd Subd Subd Subd Subd Subd SECTION 830 POWERS AND AUTHORITY OF INSPECTORS Authorized Employee Permitted to Enter All Properties Authorized Employees Obtaining Information Authorized Employees to Observe Safety Rules Authorized Employees Permitted to Enter Easements Penalty. 213 Subd Subd SECTION 840 WATER: GENERAL PROVISIONS General Operation Water Contract Use of Water Service Use to Circumvent Chapter Prohibited Supply from One Service Tapping Mains Restricted Service Pipes Excavation and Construction Requirements. 215 Subd Subd Subd Subd Connection to Other Water Supplies Restricted Water Connections and Charges Subd. 1. Connection applications 216 Subd. 2. Connection Charges xxii

23 Location of Curb Stop Box Disconnection Permit Water Meters Subd. 1. Generally Subd. 2. Water Meter Setting Connection 219 Subd Subd Subd Subd Subd Subd Subd Subd Subd Subd Subd Subd Subd Damage to Wastewater System 220 Subd Subd Connections Beyond City Boundaries Connection to System Required 221 Subd Subd Subd Subd Use of Water for Air Conditioning Permits Use of Water for Fire Hydrants. 222 Subd Subd Water Deficiency, shut off 223 Subd Subd Repairs Subd. 1. Determination of need for Repairs. 223 Subd. 2. Thawing of Water Services 224 Subd. 3. Excavation or Repair or Water Service Abandoned or Unused Services 225 Subd Subd Water unit Rates, Fees and Charges Generally Water Service Billing, Change of Address Rates and Billing xxiii

24 SECTION 850 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT Supervision by Public Works Department, Licensing Subd Subd Subd Subd Powers and Authority of Inspectors Discontinuance of Service Authorized Employees to Turn Water on and off Liability for Expenses, Loss or Damage Temporary Use of Portable Temporary Toilets Subd. 1. Permit Required Subd. 2. Length of Permit Subd. 3. Removal Subd. 4. Service of Units Subd. 5. Location CHAPTER 9 LAND USE REGULATIONS SECTION 900 GENERAL PROVISIONS Intent and Purpose Definitions 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 Subd. 12. Side Yard Subd. 13. Variance 230 Subd. 14. Home Occupation Application. 230 Subd Subd Subd Existing Lots. 231 Subd Subd Non-Conforming Uses and Structures. 231 xxiv

25 Subd Subd Subd Subd Subd SECTION 910 ZONING ADMINISTRATION Enforcing Officer. 232 Subd Subd Appeals and Board of Adjustment and Appeals. 232 Subd Subd Subd Subd Subd Zoning Amendments Subd. 1. Criteria for Granting Zoning Amendments Subd. 2. Procedures Conditional Use Permits Subd. 1. Criteria for Granting Conditional Use Permits Subd. 2. Additional Conditions Subd. 3. Procedure Variances Subd. 1. Criteria of Granting Variances Subd. 2. Procedure Zoning Permits. 236 Subd. 1. Permit Required Subd. 2. Permit Fee Moving Buildings Mobile Homes SECTION 920 DISTRICT PROVISIONS Purpose Zoning Districts 239 SECTION 930 AGRICULTURAL ZONE Purpose Regulations Conditional Use 240 SECTION 940 RESIDENTIAL USE Use Regulations Height Regulations 241 xxv

26 Area Regulations Subd. 1. Lot Area 241 Subd. 2. Front Yard. 241 Subd. 3. Side Yard Subd. 4. Rear Yard Subd. 5. Structure Set Back. 241 SECTION 950 HIGHWAY AND MAIN STREET BUSINESS ZONE 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 Subd. 5. Prohibited Uses Subd. 6. Performance Standards. 243 SECTION 960 COMMERCIAL ZONE Use Regulations Conditional Use Permit Required Height Regulations Land Area and Building Regulations Subd. 1. Building Plans 244 Subd. 2. Front Yard. 244 Subd. 3. Parking SECTION 970 INDUSTRIAL ZONE Use Regulations Height Regulations Land Area and Building Regulations 245 Subd. 1. Building Plans 245 Subd. 2. Front Yard. 245 Subd. 3. Parking SECTION 980 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Purpose. 246 Subd Subd Exterior Storage 246 Subd Subd Refuse Screening Subd Subd Subd Subd xxvi

27 Subd Landscaping Maintenance Glare Parking 247 Subd. 1. Surfacing and Drainage Subd. 2. Location Subd. 3. General Provisions 248 Subd. 4. Design Maintenance of Off-Street Parking Areas Subd. 5. Parking in Residential Areas 249 Subd. 6. Off Street Spaces Required Traffic Control Explosives Guest Houses Drive-in Business Development Standards Subd Subd Subd Subd Subd Subd Subd Subd Auto Service Stations Subd Subd Subd Subd Subd Mobile Home Parks Subd. 1. Intent Subd. 2. Unlawful Act Subd. 3. Application 252 Subd. 4. Performance Standards for Mobile Home Parks Subd. 5. Mobile Home Park Lots Subd. 6. Mobile Home Stands Bulk Storage (Liquid) Accessory Building and Structures Subd. 1. In Residential Districts Subd. 2. In Commercial and Industrial Districts. 257 Subd. 3. In all Districts Land Reclamation Dwelling Units Prohibited Farming Operations Vacated Streets Platting Permitted Encroachments xxvii

28 Subd Subd Subd Subd Access Drives and Access Subd Subd Subd Subd Subd Commercial Feedlots 260 Subd. 1. Permits Subd. 2. Setback Requirements Irrigation Systems Subd. 1. Permits Cluster Development 261 Subd Subd Subd Subd Signs Subd Subd Subd Subd Subd Subd Subd Subd Subd Subd Apartments and other Multiple Family Uses Subd Subd Subd Subd Subd Subd Subd Subd Subd SECTION 990 ADULT ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENTS Statutory Authorization Findings and Purpose 267 xxviii

29 Subd. 1. Intent Subd. 2. Purpose 267 Subd. 3. Findings Title and Short Title 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 Subd. 7. Adult Mini-Motion Picture Theater Subd. 8. Adult Motion Picture Theater Subd. 9. Adult Steam Room/Bathhouse Facility. 271 Subd. 10. Liquor License Subd. 11. Minor. 271 Subd. 12. Specified Anatomical Areas Subd. 13. Specified Sexual Activities Interpretation Jurisdiction Licensing Subd. 1. License Required Subd. 2. Issuance of License Subd. 3. Expiration of License 276 Subd. 4. Suspension/Revocation Subd. 5. Transfer of License Adult Use Operational Restrictions Subd Location Requirements 279 Subd Additional Building Placement Restrictions Implementation Subd. 1. Compliance 279 Subd. 2. Inspection Subd. 3. Enforcement. 280 Subd. 4. Penalty Severability Abrogation and Greater Restrictions Referral to Other Laws Judicial Review SECTION 995 ENFORCEMENT Enforcing Body Penalties Repeal 281 xxix