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Qvcmjd!Tbgfuz City Steps Up Code Enforcement The city of Ramsey has if a violation still exists, an the documents tab and search in the increased its code enforcement administrative citation may City Code ﬁ le or contact the Ramsey initiatives throughout the city. Code be issued. If the violation Police Department at 763-427-6812. enforcement provides many services continues, the city may then • Grass or weeds exceeding that are designed to help keep the initiate an abatement pro-12 inches in height (except community safe, healthful and attrac-cess which allows the city to prairie restorations) are pro- tive. The scope of these services is remove the violation from the hibited. educational in focus, yet compliance property. The property owner • Parking on the grass is pro- driven. We rely on community input is billed for the abatement, hibited. All parking surfaces and cooperation to maintain the high and failure to submit pay-must contain: bituminous quality of living that Ramsey resi-ment will result in the fees pavement or concrete, or in dents, businesses and visitors expect.being assessed to the property the non-MUSA area, the sur- City staff is committed to en-owner’s taxes.face must be at least recycled forcing land use and property mainte- The main goal is to achieve concrete, bituminous or nance requirements set by City Code. voluntary compliance. In the future, prepared gravel. The goal of code enforcement is for staff will become more proactive in • Only one (1) unlicensed voluntary compliance with these the enforcement of city code.(operable) vehicle may be standards. We achieve this through parked on a prepared parking strategic planning, communication, Common Violationssurface. Any other vehicles education, inspections, and response There are several code re-without current registration to service requests.quirements that most residents and/or or any inoperable vehicles business owners are not even aware are considered public nui- The Processof; the following list touches on a few sances by City Code. At this time, code enforce-of the common violations. For more • Junk debris (blight) is pro- ment is complaint driven. This means information, please go to our website hibited: junk vehicles, gar- that when responding to complaints, at www.ci.ramsey.mn.us and click on bage, old machinery, debris, staff will be assertive in enforcing etc. City Code concerns. The process for ﬁ ling a complaint is as follows: • File a complaint with the po- lice department by contacting Time to Start Planning for our 24-hour dispatch at 763- 427-1212. All complainants National Night Out! will remain conﬁ dential for The earlier you plan, the better! On Tuesday, August 5, the entire concerns regarding violations nation will be celebrating National Night Out. In Ramsey, police ofﬁ cers, to City Ordinance or State ﬁ re ﬁ ghters and city ofﬁ cials will be out visiting local neighborhood parties. Statutes that involve property. Many neighborhoods host special events such as block parties, cookouts, • Once a complaint is ﬁ led, city visits from police and ﬁ re departments, youth contests, and rafﬂ es. staff will verify the com- Planning a NNO party is easy and fun to do! If you would like to plaint/violation. host a block party and be included in visits, registration packets are available • A notice is then sent to the at www.ci.ramsey.mn.us/departments/police/NNO.asp or by calling 763- property owner notifying 433-9891. Registration deadline is July 18. After your registration has been them of the violation and received, you will receive speciﬁ c planning information for your event. setting a timeline to bring the More information on National Night Out can be found at www.nno. property into compliance. org/nno. • A second inspection is done; www.ci.ramsey.mn.us 9