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§ 9.54 some other area of the vehicle not normally occupied by the driver or passengers, if the motor vehicle is not equipped with a trunk. For the purpose of this Section, a utility or glove compartment shall be deemed to be within the area occupied by the driver or passengers. V SEC. 9.55. MAINTENANCE OF PRIVATE PROPERTY. Subd. 1. It is the duty of the owner of every vacant property and the owner and occupant of every occupied property to maintain same in a neat, clean and presentable manner free of any junk, debris, refuse, litter, dead trees, or noxious weeds, and to remove all other public health or safety hazards therefrom. Subd. 2. Grass and Weeds. The owner or occupant of every lot or parcel shall regularly cut or otherwise maintain all grass and weeds thereon at a height of not more than six (6) inches, except this provision shall not apply to the following: A. Publicly -owned parks, trails or nature areas. B. Property actively being farmed or used for agricultural purposes in conformance with the Zoning Chapter. C. Residential properties in excess of one acre grr)ss lot size when located in the RR-lA, RR-lB, LR-lA and RS Rural Residential Zoning Districts, provided that such properties or portions thereof shall be maintained in conformance with this Subdivision upon nocice from the City that lack of such maintenance has caused complaints from abutting property owners anal i!� thereby creating a public nuisance. D. Wetlands vegetation as defined in the Zoning Chapter. E. Grass, weeds or underbrush on any slope in excess of 100 percent (45 degrees). SEC. 9.56. VACANT, DAMAGED OR HAZARDOUS BUILDINGS. Subd. 1. Vacant Buildings. It is unlawful for the owner of any property to keep or allow to exist any vacant building which is open to trespass or is riot secured against unauthorized entry. When an unsecured building is found, the Building Official shall post the premises and shall issue orders in person or by mail to the last known owner of record requiring that the building be secured within 48 hours. Failure to secure the building upon issuance of such orders shall be cause for the City to properly secure the building, to cause the costs thereof to be charged against the property as provided by Minnesota Statutes Section 463.251, and to commence hazardous building proceedings pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 463.15 et seq. ORONO CC 22F, (4-1-84)