Ordinance No. 1232 06-12-2006ORDINANCE NO. 1232
OFFICIAL TITLE AND SUMMARY
I. Title
An ordinance of the City of Fridley, Minnesota, Amending the Fridley City Code Pursuant to Section 3 of
the Fridley City Charter, to replace Chapter 105 — Weeds with a new Chapter 105 — Landscape
Maintenance.
IL Summarv
The City Council of the City of Fridley does hereby ordain as follows:
That Chapter 105 — Weeds is hereby deleted in it entirety and replaced with a new Chapter 105 —
Landscape Maintenance. In summary, the new Chapter 105 establish minimum standards for landscape
maintenance and to protect surface water quality by allowing natural areas where they can benefit water
quality throughout the City.
III. Notice
This title and Summary has been published to clearly inform the public of the intent and effect of the City
of Fridley's Zoning ordinance. A copy of the ordinance, in its entirety, is available for inspection by any
person during regular business hours at the offices of the City Clerk of the City of Fridley, 6431
University Ave N.E., Fridley, MN.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 12TH DAY
OF JUNE, 2006.
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ATTEST:
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Debra A. Skogen, City Clerk
Public Hearing: December 12, 2005
First Reading. May 22, 2006
Second Reading: June 12, 2006
Publication: June 22, 2006
ORDINANCE NO. 1232
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 105 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE
PERTAINING TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
The City Council of the City of Fridley hereby finds, after review, examination and
recommendation of staff, that the Fridley City Code be hereby amended as follows:
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105. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
105.01. PURPOSE
The purpose of this section of City Code is to establish minimum standards for landscape
maintenance and to protect surface water quality by allowin� natural areas where they can
benefit water quality throu�hout the Cit�
105.02. DEFINITIONS
1. Desi�nated Natural Area
An area of native plants that has never been disturbed or an area intentionally planted with
native perennial ve�etation �reater than ten (10) inches in hei�ht that has an ed�ed border
separatin� it from areas of turf r.°� ass.
2. Garden
A cultivated area dedicated to the r.°� owin.°� of ve et.°� ables, fruit, flowers,�erennials, shrubs,
and similar plants that were specifically planted in that location and common weeds are
not the predominant ve�etation.
3. Landscape
The area of a parcel of land that is not covered with an impervious surface.
4. Lot
A parcel of land adjacent to a street or road, includin t.°� he ri�ht-of-way between the
property and the curb.
5. Noxious Weeds
Includes both prohibited noxious weeds and secondary noxious weeds as defined by the
State of Minnesota Department of A�riculture. (Note: this does not include dandelions�
6. Ri�ht-of-WaX
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The area on, below, or above a public roadwa�, hi.°�hwa�, alle�, street, bicycle lane,�ublic
sidewalk, and boulevard in which the City has an interest, includin� the dedicated ri.°�hts-
of-way for travel purposes and utility easements of the City. A Ri�ht-of-Way does not
include the airwaves above a Ri�ht-of-Way with re�ard to cellular or other nonwire
telecommunications or broadcast service.
7. Waterwav
Any body of water that receives storm water runoff, includin� wetlands, lakes,�onds,
streams, rivers, and reservoirs. Shall not include water flowin� on streets, or pooling for
less than 24 hours on private property after a rain event.
8. Wooded Area
An area of trees and other native blant materials identified as follows: for everv 100
feet of area considered, there shall not be less than six (6) trees, each of a six inch (6"�
caliper measurement, measured at a point of six inches (6') above �rade from the base of
each tree measured.
105.03. REQUIRED MAINTENANCE
Landscape areas of all properties must be maintained by the owner to be free of noxious weeds.
Ground cover, except for trees and shrubs, in landscaped areas may not exceed ten (10) inches in
avera.°�e hei�ht except for �ardens and desi�nated natural areas. Desi�nated natural areas which
do not need to be ed�ed include: Drainage ponds, ditches, lakeshore areas,�arks, 3 to 1 or
�reater slopes, streambanks, vacant lots, wetlands, or wooded areas. Landscaped areas must be
kept free of litter. Ve�etation shall not be permitted to be over�rown or encroach onto adjacent
properties. Failure to complv is a nuisance.
105.04 INTERVENTION BY THE CITY
If the provisions of Section 105.03 are not complied with, the City Mana�er or his/her desi'°�nee
shall �ive written notice to the owner of the property in violation. If the property owner fails to
brin� the violating�roperty into compliance with Section 105.03 within the time specified or if
the owner of the property cannot be located, desi�nated City staff shall have the landscape
brou�ht into compliance and invoice the property owner for the cost of such service and
abatement administrative cost. If the property owner fails to pay the invoiced cost within 30
days, the invoiced cost of these services and an additiona125% assessment fee will be certified to
Anoka County and assessed to the property's taxes.
105.05. PROTECTION OF WATERWAYS
1. In addition to proper landscape maintenance, all property owners in the City of FridleX
must protect surface water quality throu�h the followin� measures:
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A. No person is permitted to deposit leaves, �rass cli�pin�s, or other plant waste within
twenty-five (25) feet of a waterway or ten (10) feet of a bluffline, whichever is
rg eater.
B. No person is permitted to deposit or store yard wastes of any kind in a ri�ht-of-way or
roadwa�, except as permitted in Chapter 113 or in the process of maintainin.°� the
ri�ht-of-wa�
C. E�treme care must be taken to prevent landscape fertilizers,�esticides, and herbicides
from fallin.°� on a paved surface. Any a�plied �ranular landscape fertilizer,�esticide,
or herbicide must be swept from any paved surfaces immediately upon completion of
application as specified in State Statutes. Commercial lawn care product a�plicators
must post public notification si�ns when lawn care products are a�plied. No person
shall remove such si�ns for 48 hours, as required by law.
105.06. PENALTIES
Any violation of this Chapter is a misdemeanor and is subject to all penalties provided for such
violations under the provisions of Chapter 901 of this Code. Each day that the violation exists or
continues to exist shall be deemed a separate offense.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS
12TH DAY OF J UNE, 2006.
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Scott J. Lund, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Debra A. Skogen, City Cl�fk
Public Hearing: December 12, 2005
First Reading May 22, 2006
Second Reading: June 12, 2006
Publication: June 22, 2006