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CITY OF ELK RIVER DRAFt MINIMUM STANDARDS ORDINANCE FOR MISSISSIPPI WILD AND SCENIC RIVER DISTRICT MAY 95 VERSION [See author's notes at end of document.] SECTION 906 - WILD AND SCENIC RIVER ORDINANCE 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; M~nnesota 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 m the best interests 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. This responsibility is hereby recognized by the City of Elk River. 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, pans 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 respons~le for the administration and enforcement of this Ordinance. Any 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 conditional uses) shall constitute a misdemeanor and shall be punishable as outlined in Section 900.46 and as defined by Minnesota Rules and Statutes. Violations of this Ordinance can occur regardless of whether or not a permit is required for a regulated activity pursuant to Section 906.04 (1) of this Ordinance.