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Ordinance No. 556 Page 9 607 . 06: OUTSIDE PARKING AND STORAGE: Subd. 1. Definitions: When used in this Section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subdivision: a. "Vehicle" or "vehicles" shall mean any motor vehicle as defined in Minnesota Statute but -- - - _excluding the fallowing:_ i. Trailers with weight classifications of A and B as provided in Minnesota Statute. ii. Snowmobiles, and iii. All-terrain vehicles as defined in Minnesota Statute. b. "Front yard area" shall mean all that area between the front property line and a line drawn along the front face or faces of the principle structure on the property extended to the side property lines. The front side of the property shall be determined as specified in Title 1100 of this Code. c. "Vital Component Parts" means those parts of the motor vehicle that are essential to the mechanical functioing of the vehicle, including, but not limited to, the motor, drive train, and wheels. d. "Occupant" shall include any person living in or in control of any dwelling unit upon property wherein a motor vehicle is parked. • Subd. 2 . 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 area 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. Subd. 3 . Unlawful Parking and Storage: