Code FAQs

Parking on unimproved surfaces such as grass is prohibited. Only blacktop or concrete is allowed. §1302.55

During the Spring/Summer/Fall months, code enforcement is busy with complaints regarding long grass, overgrown weeds and alley vegetation. Grass cannot exceed more than 12 inches long & noxious weeds must be removed. §705.010 & §705.020

Type I commercial vehicles may be stored in a garage or on a driveway. Type II vehicles are prohibited in residential districts, except for vehicles being used by a utility, government agency, construction company and moving company or similar company serving the residence, vehicles making pickups or drop offs. Code Section §1302.55.

Type I commercial vehicles are defined as a van or pickup truck modified through the installation of a roof attachment, ladder rack, or similar feature provided the vehicle is not greater than 8’-6” in height or 22’ in length.

Type II vehicles are defined as Tractors other than those intended for residential purposes; trucks, and pickups which have a capacity greater than one (1) ton or having a gross vehicle weight over twelve thousand (12,000) pounds, whichever is less; step vans designed or modified for the transportation of cargo, freight, construction machinery, equipment, materials or implements, dump trucks, cargo trucks, cube vans, tow trucks, semi trailer tractors, tank trucks, boom trucks, bucket trucks and fire trucks or any vehicle (not including recreational vehicles as defined in City Code) which are greater than 8’-6” in height or 22’ in length. Code Section §1301.030.

All building material and construction equipment (not including commercial vehicles as regulated by Code Section §1302.055) shall be stored in an enclosed building. Building materials and construction equipment stored outside in conjunction with a legally authorized construction project shall not be considered unlawful.

Lawn and garden equipment, snow blowers and detached snow plows shall be stored within buildings or in the rear or side yard (but not in a side yard abutting a street) if screened so as not to be visible from adjoining properties as viewed from ground level.

Firewood piles which are neatly stacked and free from vermin shall be stored in the rear and side yards only. In the case of corner lots, both yards abutting a public right of way are considered a front yard. §1302.030 Subd. 15

Two 3-day garages sales are permitted per year per property. §1302.030 Subd. 21

Firewood piles which are neatly stacked and free from vermin shall be stored in the rear and side yards only. In the case of corner lots, both yards abutting a public right of way are considered a front yard.