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I I I I I I I I Draft Ge emission of fumes, odors, glare, vibration, gases, radiation, dust, liquid waStes, smoke or noise of a nature and quantity prohibited by the laws of the S~te of Minnesota and the United States. 2.07 Temporary Structures No temporary building or other temporary structure shall be permit~d on any lot; provided, however, that trailers, temporary construction buildings, and t~e like, shall be permitted for construction purposes during the period of construction or ialteration of a permanent building. Such structures shall be placed as inconspicuously las practicable, shall cause no inconvenience to owners or occupants of other lots, and shall b~ removed not later than 30 days after the date of substantial completion for beneficial occupancy of the building in connection with which the temporary structure was used. 2.08 M_~chanical Equipment/Structures All mechanical equipment shall be located or scree.n~l so as not to be visible from streets. Penthouses and mechanical equipment screening shall bg aesthetically incorporated into the architectural design of each building and shall be constmcged of materials compatible with those of the building. Mechanical equipment located on a roofitop may be painted to be compatible with the building, rather than screened, if expressly allowed by the Board. No private water towers, water tanks, tents, elevator housing, equipment, roof signs, towers or gravity flow storage shall be permitted without the written approval bf the Board. 2.09 Bt~ilding Density Buildings and enclosed structures shall cover not more than 35% of the ~total area of a lot. Buildings, enclosures, parking areas, driveways and other surfaced, nonvegetated areas shall not cover, in the aggregate, more than 85% of the area of a lot. 2.10 Screening of Service Facilities and Storage Areas Garbage and refuse containers shall i~ contained within buildings, or shall be concealed by means of shrubbery or screening walls if materials similar to and compatible with that of the buildings. Fuel and other storage tan~s shall be integrated with the concept of the building plan, be designed :so as not to attract attei~tion, and be inconspicuously located. Unless specifically approved in writing by the Board, nc~ materials, supplies or equipment shall be stored in any area on a lot except inside a closed b~ilding or behind a visual barrier which screens such areas so that they are not visible from the Streets or from the front yard of adjoining lots. 2.11 Un~lerground Electric All electrical lines on any lot (excluding lines in excess of 12 kv)land all telephone lines on any lot shall be placed underground. Transformer or terminal equiphaent shall be visually screened from view from streets and adjacent lots. 2.12 Par~ing, Loading and Uploading Areas No parking shall be permitted on any street or any.~lace other than parking areas located on a lot. All parking provided on a lot must meet the r ,e}quirements of city codes and ordinances, or the requirements of variances granted by the City. Ail parking provided on a lot shall be adequate for the actual use of the lot. Each owner ~u~d occupant shall enforce compliance of the foregoing parking restrictions by its employees and visitors. All driveveays and areas for parking, maneuvering, loading, and unloading shall be paved with asph~t, concrete. Loading areas shall not encroach into front yard setbacks or required off street parking areas of any lot. 2.13 Exterior Lighting All exterior lighting shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with ~he following standards: Page 4 of 9 I q$