Curious to see how your property measures up to some of the most common residential violations? Take a look at the Fridley Property Self-Inspection Guide.  

Please note that requirements for residential property differ from commercial/industrial property. View Commercial/Industrial code requirements or return to the Code Enforcement Process page.

Backyard Composting (Section 113.09) 

Compost must be fully confined within fencing or an enclosed structure no larger than 4 feet high and 250 square feet in area. Compost cannot be located in the front yard and must be at least 5 feet from side and rear property lines. Compost materials must regularly be mixed and shall not include items such as meat, bones, grease, eggs, dairy products, and feces.

Exterior Storage (Section 205.07.06)

All materials must be kept in a building or shall be fully screened from view of any public right-of-way, except stacked firewood, which can be stored in the side or rear yard. Boats, trailers, and non-motorized campers may be stored in the side or rear yard and are not required to be stored on a paved area. Motorized vehicles, including motor homes, must be parked on a paved area, but no portion of the vehicle or trailer can be stored closer than 15 feet from the curb. In no case shall a trailer encroach on the public right-of-way.

Fences (Section 205.04.6.A (6-10))

Fences on all residential property must be no higher than 4 feet in the front yard, and 7 feet in the side and rear yard. Fences must be installed entirely on the owner's private property, but no specific distance from the property line. There are special fencing requirements for around swimming pools to control access to children (see Sec. 115.02.5 of code).

Garbage Storage (Section 113.03-113.06)

All residential properties must have weekly garbage collection. Solid waste, which is stored outside between collection days must be:

• Kept in containers with a lid.
• Placed behind the front yard setback (the area of your front yard from the street to the front-most building edge).
• Box-style garbage dumpsters must be screened from view from any public right-of-way, pubic park, or residential area in the side or rear yard.
• Yard waste may only be stored in bags or bundles until the next week's collection.
• Garbage and recycling containers may only be placed at the curb from 5:00pm the day prior to collection to 9:00pm the day of collection. 

Housing Maintenance (Sections 205.07, 205.08, 205.09, and 205.23)

Owners of residential property shall maintain the exterior of any building or structure in good repair, providing sufficient covering and protection of structural surfaces against deterioration, including walls, siding, foundations, doors, windows, screens, roofing, eaves, soffits, gutters, and downspouts.

Lawn Maintenance  (Section 105)

Grass/weeds in excess of 10" on average across any property, occupied or vacant, is prohibited. The City can mow and bill the property owner after sending official notification. Nuisance accumulations of brush and rank vegetation are also subject to removal by the City after notification.

Noise (Section 124)

Noise limits in residential areas are 60 dBA during the day (7am-9pm) and 50 dBA at night. The operation of outdoor power equipment, except snow removal equipment, is prohibited before 7am on weekdays and 9am on weekends/holidays, and after 9pm any day.

This section of code is commonly enforced by the Public Safety department as most noise disturbances occur outside of business hours. Call 763-572-3629 to file a complaint.

Vehicle Parking (Section 205.07.6B)

All vehicles must be kept on a hard surface (paved) parking area. Vehicles may not be parked continuously on a City street for more than 24 hours without being moved. On-street parking is not permitted overnight from November 1 through April 1 for snow removal purposes.

Vehicles Displayed For Sale (Section 506.10)

All vehicles displayed for sale must be parked on a paved surface and must be registered to the property owner or occupant of the property where the vehicle is displayed.

Vehicle Storage (Section 114 and 123)

All vehicles must be currently licensed and street operable if they are stored outside.
· Currently licensed means the vehicle must have proper plates on it with current tabs displayed.
· Street operable means the vehicle is operational (no missing parts, flat tires, etc.)
Vehicles that are not currently licensed or street operable may be tagged and impounded after a five day notice.

Vision Safety (Section 205.04.6A(9))

On corner lots, you cannot plant or build structures that block view in the corner vision safety zone, which is the triangular area of the corner 40' back from the intersection of the streets between 30" and 7' in height.