The following standards apply to all lands containing or abutting a wetland:
(A) Septic and soil absorption systems must be set back per state statute.
(B) The lowest ground floor elevation shall be two feet above the 100-year flood elevation.
(C) Structures intended to provide access across a wetland shall be prohibited unless a permit is obtained in conformance with state regulations.
(D) The MPCA’s Best Management Practices and Minnesota Storm Water Manual, as applicable, shall be followed to avoid erosion and sedimentation during the construction process.
(E) Before the city issues a building permit for a lot with a required wetland buffer strip, the lot owner shall install the wetland buffer monumentation required by § 154.421 of this code.
(F) Wetlands and their required buffer strips, as required by § 154.419 of this code, shall be kept free of impervious surfaces excluding public roads and trails, and of any structures and features, including but not limited to fences and play equipment.
(G) Wetlands and their required buffer strips, as required by § 154.419 of this code, shall not be used for filling or dumping.
(H) Wetlands and their required buffer strips, as required by § 154.419 of this code, shall not be used for outside storage of household or personal items, lawn equipment, furniture, firewood, parts, yard waste, and the like.
(I) In cases where a site is not subject to the wetland buffer strips and setbacks required by § 154.419 of this code, buildings, swimming pools, patios, decks, retaining walls, drive aisles, and parking lots shall not be located in the wetland.
(Ord. 290, passed 7-7-2020)