10.3. SR 12-02-2019
Request for Action
To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 10.3
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Work Session December 2, 2019 Zack Carlton, Planning Manager
Item Description Reviewed by
Ordinance Updates: Code Enforcement Violations Cal Portner, City Administrator
Reviewed by
Action Requested
Discuss potential updates to city ordinances as they relate to Council goals for community image and
appearance.
Background/Discussion
With the busiest part of the year coming to an end for Code Enforcement, staff is looking for Council
direction on a few potential ordinance violations. The three general questions for discussion at this time
are:
1. Is the City Council comfortable with boats being parked off of a trailer and on an approved
surface (concrete, gravel, asphalt) when not in use?
2. Should tarps be permitted as a means to cover boats, trailers, vehicles, etc. when parked or stored
on an approved surface?
3. Temporary storage structures (fabric or tarp sheds) under 120 square feet are permitted under our
ordinance, but the requirement to maintain these structures in a neat appearance is not clear.
Should the ordinance be amended to clearly require replacement of the covering when damaged
or worn?
Staff will incorporate Council’s direction into a future ordinance amendment to provide clarity for future
enforcement cases.
Financial Impact
None
Attachments
None
The Elk River Vision
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Nuisance Code Update
Direction regarding reoccurring complaintsBoat parking/storage without a trailerPermitting for nonTemporary storage structure maintenanceTarps used to cover trailers, boats, cars,
campers, etc.-permittablesheds
Background
Received complaints about non permitted “shed”Amend ordinance to allow (unsure how at this time) or continue enforcement? Cannot issue permit as structure doesn’t meet wind/snow
load requirementsPermit needed for structures above 200 SFLocation is, and would continue to be, a problem.