(A) Statutory authorization. This subchapter is adopted pursuant to the authorization and policies contained in M.S. Ch. 105, as it may be amended from time to time, Minn. Rules parts 6120.2500 through 6120.3900 and planning and zoning enabling legislation in M.S. Ch. 462, as it may be amended from time to time.
(B) Policy. The uncontrolled use of shorelands in the city affects the public health, safety and general welfare not only by contributing to pollution of public waters, but also by impairing the local tax base. Therefore, it is in the best interests of the public health, safety and welfare to provide for the wise subdivision, use and development of shorelands of public waters. The legislature of the state has delegated responsibility to local governments of the state to regulate the subdivision, use and development of the shorelands of public waters and thus preserve and enhance the quality of surface waters, conserve the economic and natural environmental values of shorelands, and provide for the wise use of waters and related land resources. This responsibility is hereby recognized by the city.
(2002 Code, § 7.35) (Ord. 42, Fourth Series, effective 5-31-1992; Ord. 7, Seventh Series, passed 6-14-2014)