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MISSISSIPPI WILD AND SCENIC RIVER DISTRICT 906 - WILD AND SCENIC RIVER ORDINANCE SECTION 906.00 - STATUTORY AUTHORIZATION & POLICY 1. Statutory Authorization - This Wild and Scenic River ordinance is adopted pursuant to the authorization and policies contained in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 103F; Minnesota Rules, parts 6105.0010 - 6105.0070, 6105.0150 - 6105.0250, 6105.0800 - 6105.0960, 6120.2600 - 6120.3900; and the planning and zoning enabling legislation in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462. 2. Statement of Purpose - The uncontrolled use of shorelands along the Mississippi River of the City of Elk River, Minnesota affects the public health, safety, and general welfare not only by contributing to pollution of public waters, but also by impairing the local tax base. Therefore, it is in the best interest of the public health, safety, and welfare to protect and preserve the outstanding scenic, recreational, natural, historical, and scientific values of the Mississippi River. The Legislature of Minnesota has delegated responsibility to local governments of the state to regulate the subdivision, use, and conservation of the shorelands of public waters and thus preserve and protect existing natural, scenic, historical, scientific, and recreational values, reduce the effects of overcrowding and poorly planned development of adjacent lands, prevent pollution, preserve natural beauty and quietude, maintain proper relationships between various land use types, and prohibit new uses that are inconsistent with the statewide standards and criteria. The City of Elk River hereby recognizes this responsibility. 906.02 - GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS 1. Jurisdiction - The provisions of this Ordinance shall apply to all lands designated within the Mississippi Wild and Scenic River District boundaries within the City of Elk River as defined in Minnesota Rules, parts 6105.0910 and 6105.0950. 2. Compliance - The use of any land within the Mississippi Wild and Scenic River District; the size and shape of lots; the use, size, type, and location of structures on lots; the installation and maintenance of water supply and waste treatment systems; the grading, filling, or alteration of the natural topography; the cutting of vegetation; and the subdivision of land shall be in full compliance with the terms of this ordinance and other applicable regulations. 3. Enforcement - The City of Elk River is responsible for the administration and enforcement of this ordinance. A_ny violation of the provisions of this ordinance or failure to comply with any of its requirements (including violations of conditions and safeguards established in connection with grants of variances or