(A) Pursuant to the authority conferred by the State of Minnesota in § 462.357, Laws of 1965, as amended, and for the following purposes:
(1) Promote and protect the public health, safety, and general welfare of the inhabitants of the city;
(2) Protect and conserve the character and social and economic stability of residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, and other use areas;
(3) Secure the most appropriate use of land and orderly development throughout Byron;
(4) Prevent the overcrowding of the land and undue congestion of population;
(5) Provide adequate light and air and reasonable access;
(6) Facilitate the provision of public services and facilities;
(7) Secure equity among individuals in the use of their property;
(8) Conserve the unique and other natural environmental features and natural processes;
(9) Allow for the provisions of a safe, adequate supply of housing in suitable residential environments;
(10) Promote the safe, rapid, and efficient movement of people and goods;
(11) Encourage energy conservation and the use of solar energy;
(12) Carry out the spirit and intent of the land use policies of the city.
(B) The city will only accept complaints from complainants who are directly affected by an alleged violation of this chapter. The term "directly affected" refers to complainants who own real property within 350 feet of the allegedly offending property. Nothing contained herein shall prevent the City Council from acting on its own motion to enforce the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 2023-02, passed 5-9-23)