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CODE ENFORCEMENT – RESIDENTIAL General Staff has been actively discussing code enforcement for residential property throughout the city. Enforcement, to date is largely complaint-based or is sometimes triggered by observations from staff who might be in the neighborhood on other business either at the address or a neighbor. We will be seeking input from the Planning and Zoning Commission on how best to approach residential code compliance. Our goal is to formulate a code enforcement strategy, specifically for residential properties, which leaves room for organized enforcement, examination of existing ordinances, and informal actions encouraging voluntary compliance. Dozens of code enforcement letters have been sent, recently, on the following topics: Weed control/unmowed grass Grass clippings in the street Potential occupancy of Recreational Vehicles Parking of vehicles in front yards (not in driveways) Noncompliant fences Sump pump discharge to front yards Unlicensed bee keeping Broken windows/vacant home security Beginning work on a home without a permit Expanding a driveway without a permit or using non-compliant materials CODE ENFORCEMENT – COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL General Staff is looking to strike a balance between being business friendly and enforcement of city code. We will be seeking input from the Economic Development Authority on how best to do this. Our goal is to formulate a code enforcement strategy, specifically for commercial/industrial properties, which leaves room for organized enforcement, regular review of CUP/IUPs, examination of existing ordinances, tying compliance to business incentives offered through the EDA, and informal actions encouraging voluntary compliance. Alex’s Lawn and Turf, LLC – Conditional Use Permit Alex’ Lawn and Turf has requested a revision to their Conditional Use Permit, in order to address some potential violations. Those issues included the use of approximately 24 bins, rather than the 10 allowed by permit and the operation of a separate business, known as Yard and Quarry Direct, out of the same address as Alex’s Lawn and Turf. Neighborhood complaints of noise have been cataloged by city hall, some of which have been referred to law enforcement because of the hours at which they occurred. Others may not necessarily be violations of the permit.