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1. Declaration of nuisance. Buildings, fences, and other structures that have been so poorly maintained that their physical condition and appearance detract from the surrounding neighborhood are declared to be public nuisances because they are unsightly, decrease adjoining landowners' and occupants' enjoyment of their property and neighborhood, and adversely affect property values and neighborhood patterns. 2. Standards.A building,fence,or other structure is a public nuisance if it does not comply with any of the following requirements. A. Structures with rotten, deteriorated or damaged components or peeling paint shall be repaired, replaced, removed or repainted. B. All landscaping shall be properly maintained so as to preserve planting in a live state and shall be kept free of noxious weeds and debris. C. Turf grass and lawns shall not grow to a height to allow such grasses to go to seed. D. All constructed or manufactured landscape elements,such as but not limited to benches, retaining walls, edging, and so forth, shall be maintained so as to be free of cracking, crumbling, dilapidation or deterioration, E. Rotten, deteriorated or damaged landscape elements shall be repaired, replaced, or removed. The City Code states in Section 17-7.6 VISUAL STANDARDS: Section 17-7.6 VISUAL STANDARDS — SCREENING 1. General. 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 states in Section 17-7.7 SOLID WASTE: 1. All solid waste shall be disposed of in accordance with the standards of Crow Wing County. As opposed to initiating formal enforcement action against you for a violation of the City Code, we would like the opportunity to work with you to correct the situation. We are requesting that by no later than July 15, 2022 you perform all of the actions listed above. 2