HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd #029-3rd Ser/Amending code re: exterior storage ORDINANCE NO 29 ,THIRD SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF ORONO ZONING CODE
SECTION 78-1577
REGARDING EXTERIOR STORAGE
The City Council of Orono ordains as follows:
SECTION 1: Municipal Zoning Code Chapter 78, Zoning Regulations, Section 78-1577
is amended by revising the preamble to read as follows:
In all R districts, it is the responsibility of the owner of anv propertv, improved or
unim�roved to maintain the outdoor areas; includin courtvards and the like, of the
propertv and adjacent ri�hts-of-wav in a manner that complies with the followinQ
requirements. All recreational vehicles, mobile homes, camping trailers,motor homes,
pickup coaches, travel trailers, special mobile equipment, and utility trailers shall meet
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�er�es-Additionally all exterior storage must complv with Subdivision 6 of this
Section.
SECTION 2: Municipal Zoning Code Chapter 78, Zoning Regulations, Section 78-1577
(1) is amended by adding the following definitions:
a. Bli�ht. A deteriorated condition, somethin�that impairs or
destrovs.
b. Junk. Anv cast-off damaged, discarded,junked, obsolete, salva�e,
scrapped unusable,worn-out or wrecked object, thing or material
composed in whole or in part of asphalt,brick, carbon, cement,
plastic or other svnthetic substance, fiber, �lass,metal,paper,
plaster plaster of paris, rubber, terra cotta, wool, cotton, cloth,
canvas org,anic matter or other substance, regardless of perceived
market value or requirin�reconditioning in order to be used for its
ori inal purpose.
SECTION 3: Municipal Zoning Code Chapter 78, Zoning Regulations, Section 78-1577
(6) is hereby added to read as follows:
78-1577 (6) Prohibited mc�terial stora�Anv violation of this section is
subject to abatement upon seven davs' written notice to the owner of
private premises on which such material is found or any conditions in
violation of this code section exist. The owner of the propertv will be
determined as shown bv the records of the office of the countv recorder.
The city mav remove such matter or correct any conditions in violation,
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and certify the cost of such removals or corrections as any other special
assessment. Additionallv, the citv mav also seek injunctive relief for
violation of this section. Owners of private propertv shall remove and
keep removed from all exterior areas of all residential properties the
followin�items:
a. Pest harborage. All exterior propertv shall be free from rodent
harborage and infestation. Boxes, lumber, scrap metal, and similar
inaterials shall not be allowed to accumulate outside a structure in
a manner that attracts an infestation of pests. Materials permitted
and approved for exterior stora�e shall be neatly stacked.
b. Trash and debris.
1. All household �arbage, offal, dead animals, animal and
hlunan waste, and waste materials.
2. Accumulations of litter, glass, scrap materials (such as
wood,metal, paner, and plastics),junk, combustible
materials, stagnant water,plastic bags or trash.
3. Accumulations of clothin ag nd any other items not
desiQned for outdoor stora�e.
c. Non-trash items.
1. Accumulations of wood pallets.
2. Accumulations of vehicle parts or tires.
3. All construction and buildin�materials unless such
materials are beinQ used at the time in the construction of a
building, in which case such construction must be
permitted and on a continuous, uninterntpted basis. �
4. All appliances or appliance parts.
5. All indoor or upholstered furniture of a type or material
which is deteriorated by exposure to outdoor elements.
6. All recycling materials except for reasonable
accumulations, amounts consistent with a policv of re�ular
removal,which are stored in a well-maintained manner
according to Chapter 50 and Chapter 54.
7. All other non-trash items which:
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(i) Are of a type or quantity inconsistent with normal
and usual use; or
(ii) Are of a type or quantity inconsistent with the
intended use of the property; or
�iii) Are likelv to obstruct or impede the necessary
passage of fire or other emer�nc�personnel.
d. Fertilizer and Burial of Waste. No person shall leave, deposit, or
cause to be placed on anv private ground anv garba�e, sewa�e,
waste, debris, carcass, or other substance or matter which is
offensive or unhealthy bv decomposition unless the same be buried
at least three (3) feet under the surface of the �round; provided,
that the use of manure and phosphorous free fertilizer in the
normal course for agriculture or horticulture is permitted.
SECTION 4: This Ordinance shall be published in THE PIONEER and THE LAKER
newspapers and shall become effective upon approval and publication.
Adopted by the City Council of Orono on this 24th day of October, 2005 by a vote
of 3 ayes and_�_nays.
Barbara A. Peterson, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Linda S. Vee, City Clerk
Published in the Lalcer/Pioneer newspapers the week of November 5 , 2005.
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