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issued. Prior to that, the City was always notified once a license was issued. However, the City does not have a policy or ordinance that provides for direct notification to adjacent properties, nor a funding mechanism to provide said notification at this time. Furthermore, the City does not require a City -issued license for these uses. As with all residential uses, the City has provisions found within City Code aimed at preventing permitted uses from becoming a nuisance or become inconsistent with the spirit and intent of the underlying zoning district. Most notably, Chapter 30 of City Code is the Public Nuisance chapter and provides a wide base of enforcement capabilities for situations defined as a Public Nuisance. These defined nuisances range from inoperable vehicles to accumulation of garbage and waste. Chapter 30 mainly deals with outside conditions of a property. In addition, the City has adopted the International Property Maintenance Code that deals with the condition of buildings and structures. This maintenance code provides guidance in enforcing issues with the maintenance of existing structures. Furthermore, the Minnesota State Building Code provides the City an opportunity to review any modifications to the structure to ensure consistency with the underlying zoning district. In addition, the City's off-street parking ordinance provides a limit on the number of items that are allowed to be stored outside and on a proper surface. This provision is aimed at preventing excessive off-street parking, and has an indirect effect of limiting the number of vehicle trips experienced under certain circumstances. Also, the City does have a rental licensing program that applies to certain multi family structures, mainly apartment complexes with a common, internal hallway. In instances where problems arise in these settings, the City would have the opportunity to review the license for these facilities. Consistent with City Council direction and the revised Rental Licensing Program, this would not apply to single family and town home structures. Finally, the City does have non -zoning related ordinances administered and enforced by the Police Department that protect public safety, public health, public peace and order, and public morals. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution consistent with the previous Work Session direction. Funding Source: The request is being handled as part of regular Staff duties. Council Action: Motion to adopt a resolution requesting review of Minnesota Statutes related to Permitted Residential Uses. Proposed Resolution Attachments Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 08/23/2012 02:51 PM Form Started By: Tim Gladhill Started On: 08/21/2012 Final Approval Date: 08/23/2012