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C7 C • City of Mounds View-Community Development Department Code Compliance Program STANDARD OPERATING GUIDELINE SUBJECT: NUMBER: 06-13 Page Summary Abatement of Code Violations APPROVED BY: City Council DATE ISSUED: 12-2006 PURPOSE: To determine procedures and priorities with regard to exterior property maintenance violations of Chapter 607 (Nuisances} that are endanger public health and safety and therefore warrant an immediate response. Summary Abatements are to be reserved for the mast egregious conditions that, if not immediately corrected, pose a serious threat to the public health and safety. GUIDELINE: The following conditions shall serve as a guideline to enact summary abatement. 1.0 Conditions which are an immediate threat to the public health or safety including but not limited to: large exterior accumulations of garbage, empty food containers, and decaying materials; large exterior accumulations animal excrement, manure; discarded carcasses; large excavations left unprotected or uncovered; exterior storage of refrigerators that do not have the door removed or permanently sealed; explosives or other hazardous materials stored or accumulated in any manner other than provided by law or ordinance. 1.1 Conditions where there is an immediate threat of serious property damage affecting the safety of the public including but not limited to: Trees that have sustained substantial damage or decay and are in danger of falling onto persons or property; unsecured structures which have been damaged by fire, decay, or are otherwise dilipated and in danger of structural collapse. 1.2 Conditions caused by persons on public property or roadways including but not limited to: placing or throwing glass, nails, tacks or other substances on streets or sidewalks; dumping of materials in wetlands; down trees, tree limbs, brush and branches, or other obstructions and excavations affecting the ordinary use of the public streets and sidewalks. 2.0 Prior to the commencement of summary abatement activity the enforcement officer must attempt to notify the owner, occupant, or other responsible party. Attempts shall be any reasonable means including contact in person, telephone, email or facsimile. REVISION HISTORY: 1. 12-2006 New release.