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ORDINANCE NO. , Second Series AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE, CHAPTER 91, PROHIBITING THE USE OF COAL TAR -BASED SEALER PRODUCTS WITHIN THE CITY OF CENTERVILLE, MINNESOTA THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTERVILLE DOES ORDAIN: SECTION 1. PURPOSE. The City of Centerville understands that lakes, rivers, streams and other bodies of water are natural assets which enhance the environmental, recreational, cultural and economic resources and contribute to the general health and welfare of the community. The use of sealers on asphalt driveways is a common practice. However, scientific studies on the use of driveway sealers have demonstrated a relationship between stormwater runoff and certain health and environmental concerns. The purpose of this ordinance is to regulate the use of sealer products within the City of Centerville, in order to protect, restore, and preserve the quality of its waters. SECTION 2. City Code Section 91.02 is hereby amended by inserting the following definitions ASPHALT -BASED SEALER. A petroleum -based sealer material that is commonly used on driveways, parking lots, and other surfaces and which does not contain coal tar. COAL TAR. A byproduct of the process used to refine coal. UNDILUTED COAL TAR -BASED SEALER. A sealer material containing coal tar that has not been mixed with asphalt and which is commonly used on driveways, parking lots and other surfaces. SECTION 3. City Code Section 91.06 is hereby amended by inserting the following as paragraph Y: Y. Use of Undiluted Coal Tar Sealers Prohibited (This prohibition shall not affect the use of asphalt -based sealer products within the City.)