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• • City of Mounds View-Community Development Department Code Compliance Program STANDARD OPERATING GUIDELINE SUBJECT: Commercial Vehicles NUMBER: 06-12 Page APPROVED BY: City Council DATE ISSUED: 12-2006 PURPOSE: Explanation of requirements for commercial type vehicles parked outdoors in residential districts GUIDELINE: Section 607.06 of the City Code of Ordinances provides requirements for vehicles parked or stored outdoors on residentially zoned property. The nature of these requirements provide for some flexibility for interpretation by the enforcement officer. Section 607.06 Subd. 1 specifically prohibits exterior storage on residential property of vehicles, materials, supplies or equipment not customarily used for residential purposes. This section was intended to preserve-the character of residential neighborhoods such that any items stored outside do not obstruct view on streets or introduce commercial advertising. In an effort to provide consistent enforcement of these requirements, the following guidelines shall be consulted when faced with a situation where the code requirements do not adequately address the specific situation. 1.0 Service type vehicles and equipment such as tow trucks, skid loaders, aerial crane vehicles, earth moving and excavating equipment, fork lift and (ift trucks, shall be prohibited outdoors in residential neighborhoods for a period exceeding two hours. Provided however, they are actively being used to complete service work on a residence where they are located. 1.1 Portable equipment such as air compressors, large generators, trailers exceeding "E" classification (6,001-9,000 Ibs), aerial crane and rigging equipment, large drilling equipment, and accumulations of pressurized vessels exceeding 100 Ibs shall be prohibited outdoors in residential neighborhoods. 2.0 Vehicles driven home from a business or organization are permitted provided with graphics identifying specific companies, business, or organization are permitted outdoors provided they are in compliance with weight and vehicle design requirements within section 607.06. REVISION HISTORY: 1. 12-2006 New release.