§ 153.057. NUISANCES.

(A) Nuisances prohibited. No noise, odors, vibration, smoke, air pollution, liquid or solid wastes, heat, glare, dust or other adverse influences shall be permitted that will in any way have an objectionable effect upon adjacent or nearby property.

(B) Noise.

(1) It shall be unlawful to make, continue or cause to be made or continued, any noise exceeding the standards established on M.S. Ch. 7030, subd. 0040, as it may be amended from time to time.

(2) Sounds emanating from the operation of motor vehicles on public highways, aircraft, outdoor implements, such as power lawnmowers, snowblowers, power hedge clippers, and power saws, pile drivers or jackhammers and other construction equipment, are exempt from the sound level but not time restriction provisions of this section. Sounds emanating from lawful and proper activities at school grounds, playgrounds, parks or places where athletic contests take place, are exempt from the provisions of this section.

(C) Emission of smoke or particulate matter. Any use established, enlarged or remodeled after the effective date of this chapter shall be so operated as to meet the minimum requirements for ambient air quality standards, as established in M.S. Ch. 7009, as it may be amended from time to time, unless a permit has been secured from the city by the owner or operator of the facility or use.

(D) Glare and heat. Any use producing intense heat or light transmission shall be performed with the necessary shielding to prevent heat or light from being detectable at the lot line of the site on which the use is located.

(E) Toxic and noxious matter. No use shall discharge across the boundaries of the lot where it is located, toxic, odorous or noxious matter in such concentrations as to be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, comfort or welfare, or cause appreciable injury or damage to property or business.

(F) Explosives. Any use requiring the storage, use, or manufacture of products which could decompose by detonation shall be located not less than 400 feet from any residence. This section shall not apply to the storage or usage of liquefied petroleum or natural gas for normal residential or business purposes.

(G) Radiation emission. All activities that emit radioactivity shall comply with the minimum requirements of the MPCA.

(Ord. passed 2-29-1996)