Violation of the provisions of this Chapter or failure to comply with any of its requirements (including violations of conditions and safeguards established in connection with grants of Building Permits, Zoning Permits, Variances or Conditional Use Permits shall constitute a misdemeanor. Any person who violates this Chapter or fails to comply with any of its requirements shall, upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine or imprisonment in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 1, Section 1-109 of this City Code. Each day such violation continues after receipt of a notice of violation, shall be considered a separate offense. The owner or tenant of any Lot, Building, Structures, Premises, or part thereof, and any architect, builder, contractor, agent or other person who commits, participates in, assists in, or maintains such violation may each be found guilty of a separate offense and suffer the penalties herein provided. Nothing herein contained shall prevent the City from taking such other lawful action as is necessary to prevent or remedy any violation.
[§ 7C-503 amended by Ord. No. 07—02, effective March 1, 2007.]
[Ordinance No. 92-1, adding this Chapter 7C to the Town Code, contained the following statement of purpose and findings:
“SECTION 1. Purpose. This Ordinance is written to regulate development in wetlands pursuant to the Minnesota Wetlands Conservation Act of 1991 (1991 Minn. Sess. Law Serv. [West], Chapter 354, hereinafter the “Act.”)
SECTION 2. Findings.
A. The Town Board finds that it is the responsibility of the Township, as a municipality lying within the seven-county metropolitan area, to act to preserve wetlands pursuant to the Act.
B. The Town Board finds that wetlands within the Township, as part of the natural ecosystem, are critical to the present and future healtSh, safety and general welfare of the land, wildlife and people within the Township; that these wetlands conserve surface waters, provide floodwater retention and improve water quality for our lakes and streams. Further, these wetlands improve subsoil moisture and serve to recharge the large aquifers critical to the community.
C. The Town Board recognizes that wetlands and their natural functions, if properly maintained, provide important ecological, educational and recreational assets as well as enhancing property values and conserving the natural beauty of the landscape.”]
Chapter 7C was added to the Town Code by Ordinance No. 92-1, effective January 31, 1992. History of ordinances affecting the text of Chapter 7C (since Chapter 7C was added to the Town Code):
Amended by Ord. No. 92-5, effective July 3, 1992.
Amended by Ord. No. 94-1, effective September 9, 1994.
Amended by Ord. No. 94-5, effective January 12, 1996.
Amended by Ord. No. 07-02, effective March 1, 2007.
Amended by Ord. No. 14-02, effective May 1, 2014.
Amended by Ord. No. 92-5, effective July 3, 1992.
Amended by Ord. No. 94-1, effective September 9, 1994.
Amended by Ord. No. 94-5, effective January 12, 1996.
Amended by Ord. No. 07-02, effective March 1, 2007.
Amended by Ord. No. 14-02, effective May 1, 2014.