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J. Vibrations: All unnecessary and annoying vibrations. K. Weeds and Vegetation: All noxious weeds in all locations. Also, turf grasses, nuisance weeds and rank vegetative growth not maintained at a height of eight inches or less in locations closer than 40 feet from: 1. An occupied principal structure; 2. Any property line with an occupied structure on abutting property; or 3. A public road pavement edge. This shall not apply to: 1. Natural areas, public open space or park lands, as determined by the city forester or naturalist designated by the city manager. (Ord. 1136, 2-28-1994); Amd. (Ord. 1384, 7- 13-2009) 2. Yard areas with natural landscaping that follow the City policy for natural landscaping (Ord. 1384, 7-13-2009) L. Yard Cover: Yard area of a lot shall not be bare soil, shall be covered by a groundcover and shall be maintained as set forward in Section 407.02(K). (Ord. 1384, 7-13-2009) (Ord. 1466, 4-21-2014) 407.04: VEHICLES CONSTITUTING A PUBLIC NUISANCE: A. Abandoned, Junk, Unauthorized and Inoperable Vehicles Create Hazard: Abandoned,junk, unauthorized and inoperable vehicles are declared to be a public nuisance creating hazard to the health and safety of the public because they invite plundering, create fire hazards, attract vermin, and present physical dangers to the safety and well-being of children and other citizens. The accumulation and outside storage of such vehicles is in the nature of rubbish, litter and unsightly debris and is a blight on the landscape and a detriment to the environment. It shall be unlawful for a person to pile, store or keep wrecked,junked, inoperable, unauthorized or abandoned vehicles on private or public property. B. Vehicles Impeding Traffic Flow: Any vehicle, whether occupied or not that is found stopped, standing or parked in violation of any ordinance or State statute; or that is reported stolen; or that is found impeding firefighting, snow removal or plowing or the orderly flow of traffic is declared to be a public nuisance. C. Vehicles Impeding Road and Utility Repair: Any vehicle which is impeding public road or utility repair, construction or maintenance activities after reasonable notice of the improper activities has been given to the vehicle owner or user at least 12 hours in advance, is declared to be a public nuisance. D. Vehicles Without Current Registration: Except where expressly permitted by state law, any vehicle or other equipment, which requires registration for operation in the State of Minnesota, shall be deemed to be junked, inoperable, unauthorized or abandoned if said vehicle does not have attached thereto a valid registration issued by the proper State agency. (Ord. 1288, 8-4-2003) E. Abatement of Vehicles: 1. Impounding: Any police officer or other duly authorized person may order any vehicle constituting a public nuisance to be immediately removed and/or impounded. The impounded vehicle shall be surrendered to the duly identified owner only upon payment of the required impound, towing and storage fees. 2. Sale: Notice and sale of any vehicle impounded under this Chapter shall be conducted in accordance with Minnesota Statutes chapter 168B governing the sale of abandoned motor vehicles. (Ord. 1162, 7-10-95) 5 Strikethrough depicts deleted language, underline depicts new language