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Subd. 10. Unit Below Grade. No space located more than four feet below grade may be used as a habitable room of a dwelling unless approved by the Eemplienee Building Official. Subd. 11. Yard Cover. Every yard of premises on which a dwelling stands must be covered by lawns and/or ground cover of vegetation, gardens, hedges, shrubbery or related decorative materials and must be maintained. No land owner may permit or maintain on the land any growth of weeds, grass, brush or other rank vegetation to an average height greater than six inches, any accumulation of dead weeds, grass or brush, or any noxious weeds or plants as defined by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. Subd. 12. Composting. Composting is permitted only if: (1) it is conducted in enclosed containers not over five feet in height with an aggregate volume of not more than 100 cubic feet, made of durable material such as wood, block or sturdy metal fencing located at least five feet from lot lines and no closer than 20 feet from any habitable building, other than the resident's own home, and no closer than two feet from any alley; (2) only organic yard materials, such as grass clippings, leaves, flowers, weeds, sawdust, wood ash, plant trimmings, straw and commercial composting material, are put in the compost containers; (3) no meat, bones, fat, oils, dairy products or other kitchen wastes, whole branches, logs, plastics, synthetic fibers, human or pet wastes, or diseased plants are put in the containers; (4) composting is managed to minimize odor and promote effective composition. Subd. 13. Trees and Brush. Trees and brush must be trimmed so as not to interfere with public walkway or right -of -way access or driving sightlines. Trees and brush cannot infringe on neighboring properties. Subd. 14. Discontinuance of Service or Facilities. No owner, operator, or occupant may cause any service, facility, equipment or utility required under this Section 1355 to be removed from, shut off or discontinued, for any occupied dwelling, except for temporary emergencies and temporary interruptions necessary for repairs or alterations. Subd. 14. Temporary Storage Units. Temporary storage units including dumpsters are permitted for no more than sixty (60) days and must be maintained in good repair and appearance. One one(]) temporary storage unit is allowed at any residential property. Temporary storage units must be place on paved surfaces and are not allowed in the right of way. 1/4/2008 13 -10