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City of Pequot Lakes— - 4638 COUNTY ROAD 11 •PEQUOT LAKES,MN 56472• (218) 568-5222•FAX: (218) 568-5860•www.pequotlakes-mn.gov May 1, 2017 Cathi McBryde 3734 County Road 168 Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 RE: City of Pequot Lakes Potential City Code Violation PIN: 290223405C00009 and 290223300B00009 Dear Ms. McBryde: It has come to my attention through a complaint that you are likely in violation of the City Code regarding Maintenance,Visual Standards and Exterior Storage. The City Code states in Section 17-7.4 MAINTENANCE that "All structures shall be properly maintained in a clean and acceptable manner so as not to constitute a menace to the public health, safety, convenience, general welfare,property values, and aesthetics. All landscaping shall be properly maintained so as to preserve planting in a live state and free of noxious weeds." The City Code further states in Section 17-7.6 VISUAL STANDARDS that "No use shall create, maintain or continue any activity or structure which has a strong negative visual impact or offends the morals or violates the standards of the City." The City Code also states in Section 17-7.5 EXTERIOR STORAGE that A. "There shall be no exterior storage allowed on lots that do not contain a principle or accessory structure B. "...all materials and equipment shall be stored within a building or fully screened so as not to be visible from adjoining properties." C. "No more than two fish houses and one recreational vehicle are permissible if they are currently licensed.Fish houses and recreational vehicles must be stored at least 10 feet distance from any property line and outside of the OHW setback." D. "Abandoned motor vehicles shall be stored within a structure or completely screened from view from adjacent properties and right-of-way." "This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer"