(A) Jurisdiction. The provisions of this chapter apply to the shorelands of the public water bodies as classified in § 152.111 of this chapter. Pursuant to Minn. Rules Parts 6120.2500 through 6120.3900, no lake, pond or flowage less than 25 acres in size in unincorporated areas need be regulated in a local government’s shoreland regulations. A body of water created by a private user where there was no previous shoreland may, at the discretion of the governing body, be exempt from this chapter.
(B) Enforcement. Carver County is responsible for the administration and enforcement of this chapter. Any violation of the provision of this chapter or failure to comply with any of its requirements (including violations of conditions and safeguards established in connection with grants of variance or conditional uses constitutes a misdemeanor and is punishable as defined by law. Violations of this chapter can occur regardless of whether or not a permit is required for a regulated activity listed in § 152.140 of this chapter.
(C) Severability. If any section, clause, provision, or portion of this subchapter is adjudged unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this subchapter shall not be affected thereby.
(D) Abrogation and greater restrictions. It is not intended by this subchapter to repeal, abrogate, or impair any existing easements, covenants, or deed restrictions. However, where this subchapter imposes greater restrictions, the provisions of this subchapter shall prevail. All ordinances inconsistent with this subchapter are hereby repealed to the extent of the inconsistency only.
(Ord. 97-2021, passed 7-20-21)