Most Requested Codes

These are the most requested City Codes for the City of Richfield.  They are paraphrased from the City Code book.

Care and Keeping of Animals

The Richfield Public Safety Department issues animal licenses and enforces animal control laws. Click link below for a summary of city codes relating to the care and keeping of animals.

     http://71.6.142.67/revize/cityofrichfield/PublicSafety/Animal.htm 

Junked Or Inoperable Vehicles

All vehicles on any property should be currently licensed, and must be in operating condition. When a vehicle has a flat tire, missing doors, expired plates etc. it is considered to be inoperable. Inoperable vehicles may not be stored on any property for longer than 96 hours.

Recreational Vehicles

Boats, campers, small utility trailers and snowmobiles may be parked either in the side or rear yard of a property as long as they are at least 3 feet from surrounding buildings, fences, etc. If the property is a corner lot, they may not be parked in the side yard of the property closest to the street. RV's may also be parked in an established driveway as long as the back of the vehicle is at least 12 feet from the curb. RV's may not be parked or stored on front yards or parked in the street for longer than 48 hours. Recreational vehicles parked or stored on a property must be operable.

Oversize Vehicles

Unlawful parking.  It is unlawful for any person owning, driving or in charge of a vehicle of any of the types hereinafter specified as an Oversize Vehicle to cause or permit such vehicle to be parked or to stand continuously for more than four hours on any residence property or on any public street in the city.  This prohibition applies to the following vehicles and other similar vehicles. 

Definition:  Oversize Vehicle: Any vehicle whose dimensions exceed twenty-two feet (22’) in length; or, seven and one half feet (7.5’) in width; or, seven and one half feet (7.5’) in height, exclusive of any additional racks or equipment.  Measurements to conform to this standard shall be taken with tires inflated to manufacturer specifications and on a flat, smooth, impervious parking surface.  The length of any Oversize Vehicle shall be measured from end to end including any hitch.

Parking in Yards

No person may park or place any motor vehicle in the yard area of any lot within the city, except in established driveway areas. An established drive is one which consists of concrete, asphalt, or paving blocks.

Garbage Containers

All garbage cans or containers must be equipped with tight fitting covers. Garbage containers may be placed out next to the street or alley after sunset of the day before garbage collection. Garbage containers and any material not picked up by the garbage hauler must be removed from the street or alley by the end of the collection day. Garbage and recycling containers may be stored alongside or in back of a house or garage.

Grass And Weeds

Any grass or weeds over the height of six inches is prohibited and must be cut.

Garbage And Refuse

Richfield City ordinance prohibits the outside storage of garbage and refuse on any property in the city. The following items are examples of refuse: cans, paper, cardboard, bottles, wood (not firewood) appliances, furniture, tires, bricks, cement, etc. or any other household refuse or materials. Garbage and refuse should be disposed of once a week for residential dwelling unit properties. City ordinance requires that everyone in the city contract with a licensed refuse hauler to provide garbage collection or must provide an environmentally sound alternative, such as, self hauling to a licensed disposal facility or shared garbage service with a neighbor.

Vehicles "For Sale"

Vehicles "For Sale" cannot be displayed in any area other than an established driveway. They may not be placed in the street or in any private parking lot in Richfield.

House Numbers

All houses and commercial buildings must have house or building numbers on them that are large enough to be read from the street.

Firewood

Firewood may be stored outside if it is neatly stacked. It must be elevated above the ground 10-12 inches to prevent the harborage of vermin.

Composting

Private composting is permitted if the following guidelines are met:

• Only organic materials can be composted
• Composting must be enclosed and the enclosure cannot exceed 100 cubic feet
• Composting must be located in the rear yard at least three feet from any property line
• Composting may not create a health hazard or a nuisance to adjoining properties.

Home Occupations

A home occupation must be conducted in a manner where activities are not noticeable from adjacent streets or residence lots and may not adversely affect the residential character of the dwelling or the neighborhood. Outside storage of products, materials or equipment connected with a home occupation is prohibited.

The repair of motor vehicles not registered to a resident, or to an immediate relative, of the property where the repair is made is prohibited. An immediate relative would include a son or daughter, sibling, parent, grandparent, or grandchild.

Noise Complaints

To report a barking dog or a noise complaint, you may contact the City’s non-emergency number which is 612 861-9800 or you may dial 911 after hours.  Your call will then be forwarded to the Public Safety Dispatch center, who will send out either a Community Service Officer or Police Officer.