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Selected Sections of the City Code Regarding Accessory Buildings Public Health and Safety, Section 607.06, Subd 1 Declaration Of Nuisance: The outside parking and storage on residentially-zoned property of vehicles, materials, supplies or equipment not customarily used for residential purposes in violation of the requirements set forth below is declared to be a public nuisance because it: a) obstructs views on streets and private property, b) creates cluttered and otherwise unsightly areas, c) introduces commercial advertising signs into areas where commercial advertising signs are otherwise prohibited, d) decreases adjoining landowners and occupants’ enjoyment of their property and neighborhood, and e) otherwise adversely affects property values and neighborhood patterns. Zoning Code, Section 1102.02, Subd 1 Accessory Building or Use: A subordinate building or use which is located on the same lot on which the main building or use is situated and which is reasonably necessary and incidental to the conduct of the primary use of such building or main use. Zoning Code, Section 1102.02, Subd 14 Carport: Space for the housing or storage of motor vehicles and enclosed on not more than two (2) sides. Zoning Code, Section 1102.02, Subd. 51 Garage, Private: A detached accessory building or portion of the principal building, including a carport, which is used for storing vehicles. Zoning Code, Section 1106.03, Subd 1 [R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4 districts]: Accessory Buildings: Accessory buildings, which for these purposes shall include garages, tool houses, carports, sheds and similar buildings for storage of domestic supply and noncommercial recreational equipment, whether attached or detached. Zoning Code, Section 1106.03, Subd 1(g) [R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4 districts]: Accessory buildings shall have a weather resistant, treated or finished exterior. Structures composed of tubular metal and canvas or exposed plywood, particle board or similar materials shall not be permitted. The City does not allow cloth, canvas, plastic sheets and tarps or similar materials as primary exterior materials on accessory buildings (except for green houses). Zoning Code, Section 1106.03, Subd 1(i) [R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4 districts]: The roof of all accessory buildings exceeding two hundred fifty (250) square feet in size shall: (1) Match or be similar to the character and style of the roof of the principal structure. (2) Have a pitch or slope of at least 2-12.