Property Maintenance & Code Enforcement

Materials, equipment, and vehicles should be stored inside, not in the yard.

Examples of outdoor storage that is not allowed:

• Garbage of any size, not in a closed container
  • Garbage, recycling, and compost containers may only be placed at the curb from 5:00 PM the day prior to collection to 9:00 PM the day of collection.
  • Furniture not designed for the outdoors
  • Lawn equipment or tools

Exceptions include:

• Neatly stacked firewood (only in the side or rear yard – see diagram)
• Private outdoor recreational equipment (e.g., playground equipment, swing sets)
• Landscape materials and machinery being used for a current project
• Boats, trailers, and non-motorized campers (side and rear yard only – see diagram)

See Fridley Municipal Code 205.07.06B for more information

Homes and other buildings must be in good repair. Properties should be well-kept and free of excessive deterioration (e.g., paint chipping, general damage, broken doors, etc.). 

Parts of your property to maintain and things to look for:

• Surfaces of outside walls, roofs, and foundation or basement (Of the main home, as well as garages, sheds, and other accessory structures) must:
  • Be watertight, rodent-proof, and in sound and sturdy condition
  • Be free from cracks, tears, or breaks
  • Have no paint that is blistered or chipped
  • Have no holes larger than 1 inch in diameter
• Doors, windows, and screens must:
  • Close entirely
  • Have all surfaces free of cracks, tears, or breaks
• Driveways and walks:
  • Must have a smooth and even hard/paved surface
  • No gravel driveways are allowed
• Gutters & downspouts must be:
  • Securely attached to the building
  • Maintained in good working condition

Note: This is not a comprehensive list of features to maintain.

See Fridley Municipal Code 205.07.06F for more information

Grass and weeds should not be taller than an average height of ten inches. When tall grass is reported, staff send a ten-day notice to the property owner. If the grass and weeds are not cut within ten days, the property is added to list of properties mowed by the city. Owners are charged each time the city mows the property.

See Fridley Municipal Code 105.03 for more information

All homes are required to have garbage and recycling service. Other relevant requirements include:

• Weekly Garbage Service – All residential properties must arrange to have weekly garbage service from a private hauler. Recycling is provided by the City’s contract with Republic Services for all single-family homes and multifamily homes with between 2 and 12 units.
• Garbage Container Storage – All garbage, recycling, and compost containers must be kept behind the front setback (i.e., the area between the street and the front-most building edge). See diagram for more details.
• Garbage Container Placement – Garbage, recycling, and compost containers may only be placed at the curb from 5:00 PM the day prior to collection to 9:00 PM the day of collection.

See the Fridley City Code for more more information

Inoperable Vehicles

All vehicles must be currently licensed and street operable if parked outside.

• Currently Licensed – Vehicles must have legal license plates with current tabs displayed.
• Street Operable – Vehicles must be operational, which includes:
  1. not having missing parts or flat tires.
  2. not being partially dismantled.

See Fridley Municipal Code 123.03 for more information 

Parking

All vehicles, including motorized RVs, must be kept on a paved parking area. No cars can be parked on grass or any other unpaved surfaces. Gravel driveways are not allowed.

See Fridley Municipal Code 205.07.05 for more information

Large Commercial Vehicles

Various city regulations apply to large commercial vehicles:

• Large Vehicles – Residential properties may have one vehicle over 12,000 pounds. Semi-truck cabs are permitted; attached trailers are not. All large vehicles must be operated by a resident of the property they are located on.
• Distance From Front Property Line – Large vehicles must be parked at least 10 feet from the front property line.
• Idling and Noise – Excessive idling and noise are not permitted.

See Fridley Municipal Code 506.13 for more information

Fences must be well-maintained. Fences may be no higher than four feet in the front yard and seven feet in the side and rear yards. Fences can only be installed within the owner’s private property. Missing or broken parts should be replaced. Deteriorating fences should be repaired.

See Fridley Municipal Code 213 for more information

Temporary signs over six square feet in size are not permitted on residential properties. All residential temporary signs must be 10 feet from the property line and driveway. Various regulations apply to signs, with some signs requiring a permit. Click here for more information on signs and sign permits.

See Fridley Municipal Code 214 for more information