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CITY OF GEM LAKE, RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. 100 AN ORDINANCE DEFINING LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS FOR LOTS AND PARCELS IN BOTH RESIDENTIAL AND NON-RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS AND REQUIRING THE CONTINUED MAIN'PINACE OF ALL ES"I'ABLISHED LANDSCAPED AREAS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEM LAKE ORDAINS: SECTION 1 TITLE This ordinance shall be known, cited and referred to as the "Landscaping Ordinance" except as referred to herein, where it shall be known as "this Ordinance." SECTION 2 INTENT OF COUNCIL 2.1 Purpose. The purpose of this Ordinance is to clearly express the City of Gem Lake's intent for all properties in the City to be landscaped and to have the landscaping maintained with care. Properties shall be landscaped to improve the environmental performance of all properties in the City as well as to meet the aesthetic needs of the general public. 2.2 Landscaping Goals. All landscaping must be designed to protect, preserve, and promote the aesthetic appeal and overall value of the property. The quantity and quality of the landscape design should be compatible with the described use for each parcel in a zoning area and the intended use of the property. The preservation of desirable vegetation is a goal which should be addressed prior to any new construction, land filling, land changes or expansion of existing use areas. 2.3 Landscape standards. The landscape standards set forth in the Ordinance will promote harmonious development in the City, increase the desirability of residences, encourage investment or occupation in the City;optimize use and value of land and improvements, increase the stability and value of property, and add to the conditions affecting the peace, health and welfare of the City. Landscaping standards are essential to ensure compatible relationships between land uses within a community. All uses allowed as either permitted or conditional uses within the City's various zoning areas shall conform to the following general provisions and performance standards. 2.4 Landscaping Maintenance. It is also important that all landscaped areas shall be properly maintained. Minimum maintenance standards for all landscaped areas are described in Section 18 of this Ordinance.