(a) 
The purpose of this article is to make structures safe, sanitary and fit for human use, to improve the city's ability to attract sources of economic development and growth, and to secure the beneficial interests of the public for the purposes of health, safety and general welfare.
(b) 
This article is hereby declared to be remedial, and shall be construed to secure the beneficial interests of the public. All structures within the corporate limits of the city on the effective date of Ordinance No. 966, or constructed thereafter, shall comply with the provisions of this article.
(Ordinance 966, § 1, 1-25-94)
(a) 
Structure.
It shall be unlawful for any person to sell, lease, rent, barter or exchange any goods, wares, merchandise or services on a commercial, wholesale or retail basis, or to offer to do so except out of a permanent structure complying with all construction codes, the zoning ordinance, and all other applicable ordinances and all regulations of the city.
(b) 
Sanitary facilities.
Food service establishments providing on or off premises food consumption shall provide adequate public restroom facilities in accordance with the plumbing code and other applicable state laws and city ordinances. All other structures intended for human occupancy or use shall be provided with adequate sanitary facilities as required by the plumbing code and other applicable state laws and city ordinances.
Editor’s note—The zoning ordinance is on file in the office of the city secretary.
(Ordinance 966, § 2, 1-25-94)
(a) 
Criminal.
After having received notice of a violation, any person who continues to violate any provision of this article, or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Each such person upon conviction of such violation shall be punished by a fine as provided in section 1-7(a).
(b) 
Civil.
The city may file a civil action in the district court seeking an injunction and civil penalties of up to $1,000.00 per day for each and every day or portion thereof during which violation of any of the provisions of this article is committed or continued.
(Ordinance 966, § 6, 1-25-94)
(a) 
Setback display of outdoor merchandise.
Unless otherwise permitted in this article outdoor displays of permitted merchandise must maintain a minimum 25-foot setback from any public street or alley.
(b) 
Food items.
No outdoor display of food items of any nature shall be allowed.
(c) 
Motor vehicles, boats and trailers.
(1) 
Individual, noncommercial, registered owners of a motor vehicle, boat, trailer or similar titled items may display only one such item at a time for 14 days, three times per year. If the item is to be displayed on property other than that of the registered owner, the registered owner must have a written lease from the owner of the property on which the item is to be displayed permitting such display. The lease must be displayed on the item to be sold. Any such display must be entirely upon private property.
(2) 
Commercial licensed motor vehicle, boat, trailer and similar titled item dealers are exempt from subsection (a) and subsection (c)(1) of this section and may display multiple items at any time. Any such display must be entirely upon private property either owned or leased by such licensed dealer.
(d) 
Motor vehicles, boats and trailers to be repaired.
Motor vehicles, boats and trailers to be repaired, requiring more than 120 hours to be completed must be stored inside a structure or must be stored inside an enclosure complete with a screening fence to prevent viewing from any public street or alley.
(Ordinance 966, § 3, 1-25-94; Ordinance 1462, § 1, 8-25-09)
This article is not applicable to the following:
(1) 
Garage or yard sales conducted no more than three times each year, for not over 72 hours, on a noncommercial basis.
(2) 
Nonprofit, charitable, civic or educational events not conducted on a permanent basis.
(3) 
Vending of food items from separate portable facilities (carts, etc.) if such vending is done in conjunction with promotional activities of the business and on the same property and such vending is not a continuous or regularly scheduled activity; any activities permitted under this exemption shall be at least 20 feet from any street or public way.
(4) 
Sidewalk sales in the B-2 district shall be allowed by special permit from the city council, provided that the displays of merchandise do not impede pedestrian traffic on sidewalks. Permitted sidewalk sales permits shall not exceed 72 hours in duration.
(5) 
Coin-operated vending machines, soft drink machines, snack machines, etc.
(Ordinance 966, § 4, 1-25-94; Ordinance 1566, § 1, 3-27-12)
(a) 
Notice of a violation of the provisions of this article shall be given to the property owner, tenant, employee or occupant of the premises. The notice shall be in writing and may be served in person or by U.S. mail. The notice shall describe the violation and allow ten calendar days for compliance.
(b) 
Notice and ten days' compliance shall not be applicable to violations of this article involving food vending or violations resulting from lack of permanent structures or a lease. These violations shall be subject to immediate abatement.
(Ordinance 966, § 5, 1-25-94)