The intent of this designation is to protect and preserve the Mississippi River corridor as a unique and valuable natural resource for the city, region, state and nation. The boundaries of this overlay were determined by the State of Minnesota in Executive Order No. 79-19 and are not under the jurisdiction of the City of Brooklyn Park to alter. Areas with Critical Area designation must be maintained largely for low-density residential and park uses. Where development or redevelopment occurs, site alteration and building construction may not disturb the natural state of shoreline, slopes, and bluff and must not be readily visible from the river.
(Ord. 2000-936)