The purpose of this Article IX is to implement regulations concerning the use, development and alteration of certain shore areas in the city in compliance with the directives and requirements of M.S. § 103F.221, subd. 1, as it may be amended from time to time, and regulations adopted pursuant thereto. These regulations are adopted in order to protect the natural characteristics of such shore areas and adjacent water areas, to prevent the pollution of surface and ground waters, to minimize flood damage, to manage the effects of shore area crowding and development and to maintain shore area property values.
(Ord. 93-52, passed 12-20-1993)