(A) Statutory authorization. This shoreland ordinance is adopted pursuant to the authorization and policies contained in M.S. Chapter 103F, as it may be amended from time to time, Minnesota Regulations, Parts 6120.2500 through 6120.3900, and the planning and zoning enabling legislation in M.S. Chapter 462, as it may be amended from time to time.
(B) Policy. The uncontrolled use of shorelands of the city affects the public health, safety and general welfare by affecting the quality of public waters, and 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 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.
(C) General application and interpretation. This section shall apply to all development, construction, land alteration and subdivision occurring within the shoreland areas of the city. SHORELAND AREAS are defined as land located within 1,000 feet from the ordinary high water mark of Lake Minnewaska.
(Ord. 31, passed - -1995)