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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 6979RESOLUTION 6979 • CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION APPROVING CODE ENFORCEMENT STANDARD OPERATING GUIDELINES 06-11; 06-12; AND 06-1.3. WHEREAS, it is the duty of the City Council to enforce the provisions of City Codes and Ordinances; and WHEREAS, on November 6, 2006, staff introduced three new code enforcement standard operating guidelines to the City Council; and WHEREAS, City staff has completed revisions to these standard operating guidelines using city council direction. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The City Council does adopt code enforcement standard operating guidelines 06-11; 06-12; and 06-13 • Adopted this 11 n day of December, 2006 ATTEST: Rob arty, Mayor ~~~ ~: Kurt Ulrich, City Clerk/Administrator • L' City of Mounds View-Community Development Department Code Compliance Program STANDARD OPERATING GUIDELINE SUBJECT: NUMBER: 06-11 Page Conducting Exterior Propert Evaluations APPROVED BY: City Council DATE ISSUED: 12-2006 PURPOSE: Establish a consistent protocol far evaluation of exterior individual buildings and dwellings when conducting code compliance inspections. GUIDELINE: 1.0 The Following shall be used as a guideline when conducting evaluations of the exterior of properties. 1.1 Evaluation of exterior surface condition. 1.2 Condition of individual building components 1.3 Impact on the immediate neighborhood. 2.0 Explanation of 1.1: Determine the effectiveness of the exterior surface covering. If paint, is the surface well maintained and have a protective coating applied as necessary to prevent deterioration and corrosion. If a masonry surface, verify the walls appear sound and watertight and that joints or bricks are not missing and no signs of bowing walls. • 3.0 Explanation of 1.2: Verify that the components of the building are maintained. Check for missing pieces of trim, damaged -doors or windows that are broken. Sagging porches. Gutters and downspouts that are rusted, missing, or obviously leaking. The overall condition of the roof coverings should also be observed, taking particular note if surfaces are significantly deteriorated or damaged. 4.0 Explanation of 1.3: A building might have been recently painted but still have evidence of deteriorated substrate and missing trim. However, an evaluation of the buildings in the surrounding neighborhood may reveal that this property is one of the better-maintained buildings in the neighborhood. This process, in efFect, sets a benchmark for how individual buildings are maintained in this specific neighborhood. Conducting the same process in another neighborhood, using the same circumstances, may reveal that the same building could be one of the worst maintained. It is important to note if the overall visual impact is better or worse than other buildings in the immediate neighborhood. Does it display a positive or negative impact on the neighborhood? Focusing on small changes in individual neighborhoods will lead to noticeable changes in the region. • REVISION I3ISTORY: 1. 12 2006 -New release. • • 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. 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.