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6 CURFEW ORDINANCE In general, Ramsey's curfew ordinance makes it unlawful for juveniles to be in any public place in the City during the following times: Juveniles under the age of 12 1) Any time between 9 p.m. on any Sunday, Monday, Tuesday,Wednesday or Thursday and 5 a.m. the following day. 2) Any time between 10 p.m. on any Friday or Saturday and 5 a.m. the following day. Juveniles ages 12 to 14 1) Any time between 10 p.m. on any Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday and 5 a.m. the following day. 2) Any time between 11 p.m. on any Friday or Saturday and 5 a.m. the following day. Juveniles ages 15 to 17 1) Any time between 11 p.m. on any Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday and 5 a.m. the following day. 2) Any time between 12:01 a.m. and 5 a.m. on any Saturday or Sunday. Exceptions are allowed for young people who are in front of their own residence, with their parents, going to or coming from a place of employment, attending school or social functions, or on an errand for a parent. A copy of the entire ordinance can be obtained at the Ramsey Municipal Center during normal business hours. The curfew law is meant to keep young people out of trouble and out of danger. CITY CODE REGULATES FENCES Section 9.11.17 (Fences) of the City Code states: "Fences shall be located entirely on the owner's property and the fence location and placement shall be the owner's responsibility. Fences shall be located such that they do not interfere with traffic visibility." NOTE: There is no reference as to distance from the property line. Front yard fences can be a maximum of 4 feet in height. Rear yard privacy fences over 6 feet in height require a permit, with a maximum of 8 feet allowed. Plans must be submitted showing how the fence is to be constructed. A company is known by the people it keeps. — Anonymous RECREATIONAL FIRES MUST BE SOS FROM STRUCTURES ACCESSORY STRUCTURES/ UTILITY SHEDS Be sure to follow the City's burning regulations if winter inspires you to have a recreational fire. A recreational fire is an area of no more than three feet in diameter or nine square feet. It must be located at least 50 feet from any structure or vehicle. Burning barrels are prohibited. Use only dry, clean wood. Plywood, chipboard and other products containing resins or glues are strictly prohibited. Painted and preservative- treated wood scraps can give off toxic smoke. Don't inhale! Running grass fires are prohibited, except for prairie restoration. Burning leaves, grass and debris is also prohibited. Recreational burning is allowed only between the hours of 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. Fires must be attended by an adult at all times until completely extinquished. A garden hose connected to water should be nearby. Violations can be subject to a citation, including extinguishment charges of $250 per hour. Be respectful of weather conditions, neighbors, burning bans, and air quality so that nuisance, health or safety hazards will not be created. Open fires larger than three feet in diameter require a permit which can be obtained at City Hall. A complete copy of Ramsey City Ordinance #92 -03, which regulates burning, is also available at City Hall. There are rules and regulations regarding where you may build a structure on your property and how big it can be. Buildings less then 120 square feet do not require a building permit but still must meet certain regulations. All other structures require a building permit. All structures are to be placed in the side or rear yard of the property and must meet certain setbacks. The setbacks depend on which zoning district you are in. Please call City Hall at 427 -1410 BEFORE you begin construction to confirm setbacks and other regulations.