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Ordinance 867 Review: Updating Language on Zoning Enforcement & Other Enforcement Activities Planning Commission Report; 8-20-19 Page 3 Section 4 (lines 128 – 189):  Section 4 of the ordinance is specifically meant to create a clear civil process for the removal of junked/abandoned vehicles providing a better route for enforcement as opposed to relying on the general nuisance provisions. Furthermore, because vehicles can be a very expensive asset, this specialized procedure will ensure the City is proceeding appropriately when impounding such property.  Lines 131 through 138 are existing language that is not changing.  Lines 139 through 152 provides clarity on when a property owner can obtain a special use permit to store an inoperable vehicle. Currently code just says storing an inoperable vehicle is specially permitted, but doesn’t provide any guidance on how such requests should be evaluated. These proposed changes would make it clear as to what circumstances would need to exist in order to get approval for this type of SUP.  Lines 153 through 156 are existing language that is not changing.  Lines 157 through 163 would eliminate existing provisions on junked vehicles being a nuisance and how complaints will be handled in favor of lines 164 through 189 which outline the impoundment, notice, and appeal process the City would like to use.  Lines 164 through 166 would explicitly give the City the power to impound junked/abandoned vehicles.  Lines 168 through 189 then outline the notice to be given to the property owner prior to impounding a vehicle, and the appeal process an owner has if they wish to challenge the enforcement action. Section 5 (lines 190 – 191):  This section would eliminate Article 4, Weeds, in its entirety.  The City Attorney believes the current language requires the City to undertake a series of complex procedures that can be completely avoided if we just follow the standard processes for enforcing nuisance provisions. Staff concurs with this recommendation. Section 6 (lines 192 – 293):  This section responds to the City Council’s desire to see some form of swimming pool regulations return to the City of New Brighton code. Currently the City has no regulations (other than generally applicable structural setbacks) on swimming pool construction.  As written, staff has provided two potential options for Commission and Council consideration. Option 1 (lines 194 to 266) provide a comprehensive set of standards covering how pools can be drained, and minimum standards for above and below ground pools. Option 2 (lines 267 to 293) are a slimmer set of standards only addressing items in the International Property Maintenance Code. Staff