Excelsior, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-140
Screening
Operative Text
All outside rubbish disposal facilities, rubbish containers, recycling containers, and outside or rooftop mechanical equipment on any rental dwelling or accessory structure shall be screened from view by an opaque fence or wall high enough to completely screen the equipment.
Excelsior Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-140 requires that certain exterior features of rental dwellings and their accessory structures be hidden from public view. Specifically, outdoor rubbish disposal facilities, rubbish and recycling containers, and any outside or rooftop mechanical equipment must be surrounded by an opaque fence or wall. That barrier must be tall enough to fully conceal the equipment or containers — partial screening does not satisfy the rule.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Excelsior Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-140, compliant rental property operators ensure that every outdoor trash receptacle, recycling bin, rubbish disposal facility, and piece of exterior or rooftop mechanical equipment is enclosed by a solid, opaque fence or wall. The enclosure must be sized so that none of the screened items are visible from outside it — a fence that only partially conceals the equipment would fall short of the standard. Operators generally conduct periodic site inspections to confirm that screening structures remain intact, adequately tall, and free of gaps as equipment or containers change over time.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Excelsior Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-140 establishes that tenants of rental dwellings have the benefit of a property maintained so that unsightly exterior equipment and waste containers are fully screened from view. If trash facilities, recycling bins, or mechanical equipment on the property appear to be unscreened or only partially screened, that condition may represent a code violation. Tenants who observe such conditions can document them, report the issue to the appropriate Excelsior municipal code enforcement office, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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