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DIVISION 12. SHORELAND IvlANAGEMENT* Page 1 of 21 DMSION 12. SHORELAND MANAGEMENT* *Cross references: Watervvays, ch. 86. State law references: Shoreland development, Milln. Stats. ~ l03F.201 et seq.; mUl1icipal shoreland management, Minn. Stats. 9 l03F.221. Subdivision I. In General Sec. 30-1961. Definitions. The definitions in section 30-1 are applicable in this division. For the purpose of this division, unless specifically defined in section 30-1, words or phrases used in this division shall be interpreted so as to give them the same meaning as they have in common usagy and so as to give this division its most reasonable application. All distances, unless otherwise specified, shall be measured horizontally. (Code 1982, 9 904.02(7)) Cross references: Definitions generally, S 1-2. Sec. 30-1962. Statutory authority. This division is adopted pursuant to the authorization and policies contained in Minn. Stats. ch. l03F, Minnesota Regulations parts 6120.2500--6120.3900, and the planning and zoning enabling legislation in Minn. Stats. ch. 462. (Code 1982, S 904.00(1)) Sec. 30-1963. Purpose of division. The uncontrolled use of shore lands of the city affects the public health, safety and general welfare not only by contributing to pollution of public ,vaters, but also by impairing the local tax base. Therefore, it is in the best interests of the public health, safety and welfare to provide for the wise subdivision, use and development of shorelands of public waters. The legislature of the state has delegated responsibility to local governments of the state to regulate the subdivision, use and development ofthe shorelands of public waters and thus preserve and enhance the quality of surface waters, conserve the economic and natural environmental values of shorelands, and provide for the wise use of waters and related land resources. This responsibility is hereby recognized by the city. (Code 1982, 9 904.00(2)) Sec. 30-1964. Jurisdiction. The provisions of this division shall apply to the shorelands of the public water bodies as defined in section 30-1 and as classified in subdivision ill of this division. Pursuant to Minnesota Regulations parts 6120.2500- 6120.3900, no lake, pond, or flowage less than ten acres in size in municipalities need be regulated in a local government's shoreland regulations. A body of water created by a private user w-here there was no previous shoreland may, at the discretion of the city council, be exempt from this division. (Code 1982, 9 904.02(1)) Sec. 30-1965. Compliance with applicable regulations. The use of any shoreland of public waters, the size and shape of10t8, the use, size, type and location of structures on lots, the installation and maintenance of water supply and waste treatment systems, the grading and fillin..g of any shoreland area, the cutting of shoreland vegetation, and the subdivision of land shall be in full compliance with the terms of this division and other applicable regulations. (Code 1982, ~ 904.02(2)) http://library4 . municode. com/me c/D oc Vi ew/1342 7/1/66/84/96 5/9/2006