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• City of Oak Park Heights
14168 Oak Park Blvd. N. Phone: 651.439.4439
P.O. Box 2007 Fax: 651.439.0574
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
June 7, 2012
Robin Anthony Tim & Ann Sheridan
13992 55 St. N. 13991 56 St. N.
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
Re: Home Occupation 401.15.M Ordinance, Conditional Use Permit 401.03 Ordinance,
Public Morals and Welfare Ordinance 1105, and Nuisance Ordinance 1109
Dear Ms. Anthony:
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Sheridan:
The purpose of this letter is to offer a communication to both of your residences so that there
is no misunderstanding in what the City's policies and /or goals in fact are. Above all the City
strongly desires that neighbors work out their disputes independently and in a professional
cordial way. The City prefers not to be a mediator; however, the City occasionally will take the
opportunity when the time is appropriate, which may be the case here. Accordingly, in
response to a situation that occurred last week, I am writing to inform you of the above -
referenced ordinances.
As it relates to Home Based Businesses:
Home based businesses are regulated by City Ordinances 401.15. M and 401.03 in order to
maintain the character and integrity of residential areas. A Home occupation permit is
required for businesses that operate out of a single family detached dwelling and apply to
home based offices for a business as well as any business actually conducted within a single
family detached dwelling.
Enclosed you will find a copy of the related ordinances; however_in no case shall a home
occupation serve to be incompatible with or as a disturbance to surrounding residential uses,
nor shall any home occupation be conducted between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
unless said occupation is contained entirely within the principal building, excluding attached
garage space, and will not require any on- street parking facilities.
As it relates to Noise in Residential Areas:
City Ordinance 1105.06 - Noise In Residential Areas: "No person shall, between the hours of
10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. congregate because of or participate in any party or gathering of
people, or any place of business located near any residential area, from which noise
emanates of a sufficient volume as to disturb the peace, quiet, or repose of persons residing
in any residential area."
• As it relates to other nuisances, such as barking dogs and other noises or conflicts, City
Ordinance 1109 (ENCLOSED) is also applicable to a myriad of other items that can cause
disturbances between neighbors.
Henceforth, the City would hope that both parties would strive to be good neighbors and
work to compl with the rules noted above as these are in place to protect and ensure the
enjoyment • hin a smaarea. information, please contact me.
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