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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — AUGUST 12, 2019 8 • No more than three (3) RVs, utility trailers, riding lawn mowers, or watercraft are permitted. Not more than one (1) of the three (3) may be a motor home, travel trailer, camper, or other similar type of RV. RVs and watercraft on a trailer shall be considered as one. • The rear yard is fully enclosed by a six-foot privacy fence or is substantially screened from adjacent properties as determined by the Zoning Administrator; which may include fencing, vegetation, or both. • RVs, utility trailers, riding lawn mowers, and watercraft shall not be stored within the principal structure side yard setback as required in the underlying zone, and shall be at least ten (10) feet from the rear property line. If both side and rear yards are available for storage, then the location with the least visibility from streets and neighboring property, as determined by the Zoning Administrator, shall be used for such storage. • It shall not be stored forward of the principal structure, except as otherwise provided for in this section. • Short -Term Parking without Permit. Licensed and operable RVs, utility trailers, riding lawn mowers, and watercraft of any length or height may be parked in driveways for the sole expressed purpose of loading, unloading, and cleaning for a period not to exceed seventy-two (72) hours, provided that they are not within five (5) feet of the curb or, if there is no curb, the edge of the road driving surface, and do not encroach upon a pedestrian walkway. Councilmember Holden discussed how RV's were defined within City Code. Further discussion ensued regarding a specific lot in the City that had numerous code violations. City Administrator Perrault reported the City would be taking a more aggressive role in enforcing these issues. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla commented on how it was important for certain standards to be met in with respect to the City's housing stock in order to keep housing values high. Councilmember Holden asked if the City was aware of any hoarding houses. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla stated he was not aware of any hoarding houses in Arden Hills. He provided further comment on the letters that would be sent regarding park land encroachment. He reported staff was considering including a brochure with these letters to note common code violations in the City. Councilmember McClung supported this idea and suggested this same brochure be sent out in utility bills on a yearly basis. He wanted to see the City being more proactive when pursuing code enforcement issues that were complaint based. He stated the community was aging and he wanted to see the City encouraging homeowners to keep their house in alignment with City Code. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla stated education was key and staff was also going to be putting more information regarding code violations in the City newsletter. He reported additional information would be placed on the City's website as well.