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AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO STORAGE OF GARBAGE, REFUSE 7A2 6/cRo{f
AND RECYCLABLES CONTAINERS; AMENDING SUBSECTION
601.25 OF THE RICHFIELD CITY CODE
THE CITY OF RICHFIELD DOES ORDAIN:
Section 1. Subsection 601.25 of the Richfield City Code is amended to read as
follows:
Storage of garbage, refuse and recyclables containers. Garbage cano, refuse, and
recyclables containers for single- and two-family residential properties must be located
•_ — _ e— • _ • _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ •_ _ • • _ _ as provided in this
subsection. Except when placed for collection, containers must be stored within an
enclosed structure or screened from public view. Screening may consist of a wall, fence,
evergreen plantings, or other screening material of at least 50 percent opacity. The
screening material must screen the entire container from all street (but not alley) views.
Enclosures or screens must comply with all applicable codes as to setback, height, and
other requirements. Enclosures or screens that are designed solely for container storage
must be erected behind the front plane(s) of the residential structure and detached garage,
if any.
Sec. 2. This ordinance will be effective in accordance with Section 3.09 of the City
Charter. Enforcement of the ordinance shall be by warning and education until December
31, 2011, after which the Public Safety Department may enforce the ordinance by citation
or any other available enforcement measures.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 26th day of July,
2011.
Debbie Goettel, Mayor
ATTEST:
Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk