1A, Planning Case 09-003, Zoning Code Amendment

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,City of Arden Hips Chapter 13 Zoning Code Section 1330- Shoreland Regulations 1330.01 General Provisions_ Subd. 1 P-ufpese-and--Intent. The uncontrolled use of shorelands of-within the City of Arden Hills 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 provide for the wise development of shorelands of public waters. The Legislature of Minnesota has delegated responsibility to the municipalities of the State to regulate the subdivision, use_,. and development of the shorelands of public waters and thus preserve and enhance the quality of surface waters, preserve the economic and natural environmental values of shorelands, and provide for the wise utilization of waters and related land resources. This responsibility shall hereby be recognized by the City of Arden Hills. Subd. 2 Purpose. To achieve the policies described in the Cit 's Comprehensive Plan and_State and Federal policies and statutes the City intends to determine, control and guide future development within and surrounding those land areas which are contiguous to desi ated bodies of public water and areas of as herein defined and regulated_S ecif cally, the City of Arden Hills Purports to: Re gujate thei)lacement of sanitary-and storm water dls�osal facilities on lots; 2. Regulate the area of a lot, the length of water frontage suitable for a building site, and setbacks; Regulate alteration of the shorelands and wetlands of public waters 4. Control natural environment areas of ecological value to maintain existing�aquatic, vegetation, and wildlife conditions to the maximut-n extent possible; 5. Promote the use of native ve etation as a means_to increase stormwater infiltration, provide natural view sheds and screen structures and parking areas as viewed from public waters. S* :2Subd. 3 —StatutoryAuthorization. This Section shall--isbe-- adopted pursuant __ p to the authorization contained in furtherance of the policies declared in Minnesota Statutes ChaptersS.P.P.-tions 105 and 462 and Minnesota Re ulations Parts 612 0.2 5 00-6120.3 900. !Q311hJ In• • favo _o f to-C`�t✓y;-end-its- -it dun c ;end-shy l f nit-be-deny -a l i 41-at-to-n-oir-fe-peal - p ofand other ant . Subd.4 Abrogation and Greater Restrictions_ It shall not be intended by this Section to repeal, abrogate or impair any existing easements, covenants or deed restrictions. However, where this Section imposes greater restrictions, the provisions of this Section shall prevail. Section 1330—Shoreland Regulations Adopted: November 13,2006 Page 1 of 1398S