Residents of Apple Valley, take heed—your property is under the watchful eye of municipal aesthetics. According to a recent announcement, your outdoor storage better pass visual muster, lest it disturb the community tapestry. Aimed to preserve neighborhood charm, the city has made it clear that everything from your lawn equipment to those unsightly dumpsters must now be strategically hidden from view.
The ordinances are telling property owners to smartly screen any outdoor storage. You don’t have to just fully enclose it behind a solid fence, but implement some kind of visual shield that honors the sanctity of public spaces. And while these regulations might seem strict, a phone call to 952.953.2570, or a quick email to [email protected], can get you on the path to compliance.
Incorporate visual screening at your property to improve the aesthetic in your neighborhood! https://t.co/nlELqVoOgv
— City of Apple Valley (@Apple_Valley_MN) February 19, 2024
For those keeping their outdoor storage favorable to the eyes of passersby, options are plentiful. Erect an opaque wall, and grow lush evergreen hedges—the aim is to ensure that throughout the year, your belongings do not visually intrude upon your neighbors. In commercial zones, the same standards apply, save for those retail displays and construction necessities.
When considering how to effectively up your curb appeal, be mindful that the city's guidebook is not recommending, it's requiring that trash bins and outdoor storage be well concealed. The rules are comprehensive, whether you're a homeowner stowing away bikes and grills, or a business owner with inventory to spare. Creative solutions are encouraged, as long as the ordinance box is ticked with a green checkmark of evergreen.
Dive into the details by visiting the city's website, where the full notice is posted, to read up on exactly how your personal slice of suburbia can stay in civic step.
