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CHAPTER 152: ZONING CODE Page 9 of 9 <br />(4) Easements. Ground source heat pump systems shall not encroach on public drainage, <br />utility roadway or trail easements. <br />(5) Noise. Ground source heat pump systems shall comply with Minnesota Pollution <br />Control Agency standards at all property lines. <br />(6) Screening. Ground source heat pumps are considered mechanical equipment subject to <br />the requirements of this chapter. <br />(7) Abandonment. If the ground source heat pump remains nonfunctional or inoperative for <br />a continuous period of one year, the system shall be deemed to be abandoned and shall constitute <br />a public nuisance. The owner shall remove the abandoned system at their expense after a <br />demolition permit has been obtained in accordance with the following: <br />(a) The heat pump and any external mechanical equipment shall be removed. <br />(b) Pipes or coils below the land surface shall be filled with grout to displace the heat <br />transfer fluid. The heat transfer fluid shall be captured and disposed of in accordance with <br />applicable regulations. The top of the pipe, coil or boring shall be uncovered and grouted. <br />(8) Permits. A building permit shall be obtained for any ground source heat pump system <br />prior to installation. <br />(Ord. 2012 -1133, passed 3 -5 -12) <br />http : / /www.amlegal.com /alpscripts /get- content.aspx 1/16/2014 <br />