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As with all residential uses, the City has provisions found within City Code aimed at preventing permitted uses <br />from becoming a nuisance or become inconsistent with the spirit and intent of the underlying zoning district. Most <br />notably, Chapter 30 of City Code is the Public Nuisance chapter of City Code and provides a wide base of <br />enforcement capabilities for situations defined as a Public Nuisance. These defined nuisances range from <br />inoperable vehicles to accumulation of garbage and waste. <br />Chapter 30 mainly deals with outside conditions of a property. In addition, the City has adopted the International <br />Property Maintenance Code that deals with the condition of buildings and structures. This maintenance code <br />provides guidance in enforcing issues with the maintenance of existing structures. Furthermore, the Minnesota State <br />Building Code provides the City an opportunity to review any modifications to the structure to ensure consistency <br />with the underlying zoning district. <br />In addition, the City's off - street parking ordinance provides a limit on the number of items that are allowed to be <br />stored outside and on a proper surface. This provision is aimed at preventing excessive off - street parking, and has <br />an indirect effect of limiting the number of vehicle trips experienced under certain circumstances. <br />Also, the City does have a rental licensing program that applies to certain multi family structures, mainly apartment <br />complexes with a common, internal hallway. In instances where problems arise in these settings, the City would <br />have the opportunity to review the license for these facilities. Consistent with City Council direction and the revised <br />Rental Licensing Program, this would not apply to single family and town home structures. <br />Finally, the City does have non - zoning related ordinances administered and enforced by the Police Department that <br />protect public safety, public health, public peace and order, and public morals. <br />Looking forward, there are a few items for the City Council to consider. A provision that previously existed in City <br />Code was a limitation on the number of unrelated persons allowed per dwelling unit. This was accomplished by a <br />definition of 'Family'. Minnesota Statute and applicable case law provide sufficient legal authority to the City to <br />provide said definition and provides framework into how the City may define. Staff continues to review other <br />opportunities and ideas, and will provide additional recommendations at the Work Session. <br />Recommendation: <br />Based on discussion. <br />Funding Source: <br />Preparation of the Topic Report is being handled as part of regular Staff duties. <br />Council Action: <br />Based on discussion. Provide direction to City Staff as to potential ordinance amendments. <br />Minnesota Statute Section 462.357 <br />Minnesota Statute Definitions <br />Attachments <br />Form Review <br />Inbox Reviewed By Date <br />Jim Way Jim Way 05/16/2012 10:43 AM <br />Bill Goodrich Jo Thieling 05/17/2012 05:45 PM <br />Kurt Ulrich Jo Thieling 05/17/2012 05:47 PM <br />Form Started By: Tim Gladhill Started On: 05/09/2012 04:37 PM <br />Final Approval Date: 05/17/2012 <br />