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ADDENDUM I TO ZONDrG ORDINANCE ORDINANCE FOR THE IJf.ANAGEMENT OF THE MISSISSIPPI rrTLD, SCENIC, AND RECREATIONAL RIVER SYSTEM A1tD THE SHORELAND AP..EAS OF THE CITY OF ELK RIVER 1.0 GENERAL PROVISIONS 1.1 STATUTORY AUTHORIZATION This Shore land Management Ordinance is adopted pursuant to the authorization contained in the laws of Minnesota 1973, Chapter 379, 272, and in furtherance of the policies declared in Minnesota Statutes 1976, Chapters 104, 105, 115, 116, and 462 and Minnesota Regulations NR 78-81, Rules and Regulations for Wild, Scenic, and Recreational River~, NR 82-84, Rules and Regulations for the Management of Shore land areas within municipalities, and NR 2400-2420, Rules and Regulations Relating to the designation, classification and Management of the Mississippi River in Stearns, Sherburne, Wright, Anoka, and Hennepin Counties. 1.2 POLICY The uncontrolled use of shore lands of the City of Elk River affects the public health, safety, and general welfare not only by contributing to pollutior: of public waters, 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 development of shorelands of public waters. TheLLegislature of Minnesota has delegated responsibility to the municipalities of the S:;ate to regulate the subdivision, use, and development of the shore lands of public '0:;'. waters and thus preserve and enhance the quality of surface waters, preserve the econo~ic and natural environmental values of shorelands, and provide for the 1'1i8e utilization of waters and related resources. This reponsibility is hereby reco~lized by the City of Elk River. It is in the interest of present and future generations to preserve and protect the outstanding sceniC, recreational, natural, historical, and Scientific Values of the Mississippi River and its adjacent lands. Accordingly, the Commissioner of Natural Resources provides standards and criteria for the preservation, protection, and management of the Mississippi River as authorized by the Laws of Minnesota 1973, Chapter 271, and Minnesota Regulations NR 78-81 and NR 2400-2420. 1.3 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE To achieve the policies described in Section 1.2 and to: 1.31 Designate suitable land use zoning districts compatible with the shore land management classification and consistent with ~m 2L!00-2420. 1.32 Regulate the m1n1mum dimensions for the size and length of water frontage of lots suitable for buildingsites; 1.