(a) Purpose. Identify and evaluate the magnitude of potential environmental impacts; consider alternatives to the proposed project; and explore methods for reducing adverse environmental effects through mitigation.
(b) Findings and intent.
(1) Mandatory environmental reviews are required and discretionary environmental reviews are allowed by Minnesota Rules Chapter 4410 for proposed projects deemed to pose adverse environmental impacts due to their size or characteristics.
(2) Environmental review is not meant to approve or deny a project, but acts as a source of information to guide other city approvals and permitting decisions.
(c) Adoption of procedures.
(1) M.S. Chapter 116D, Environmental Policy and Minnesota Rules Chapter 4410 are hereby adopted, together with the provisions of this division, as the environmental review procedures that the City of Bloomington will follow in implementing the Environmental Review Program and any rules adopted thereunder by the Minnesota Environmental Quality board.
(Ord. 2021-26, passed 8-30-2021)