(A) Purpose. The State of Minnesota established an environmental review process for large projects that have the potential to cause significant impacts on a community and its environment. The function of the Minnesota Environmental Review Program is to avoid and minimize damage to Minnesota’s environmental resources caused by public and private actions The program accomplishes this by requiring certain proposed projects to undergo special review procedures prior to obtaining approvals and permits otherwise needed.
(B) When required. The mandatory and exemption categories are established in Minnesota Rules, Parts 4410.4300, 4410.4400 and 4410.4600, as they may be amended from time to time by the State of Minnesota. Development proposals that exceed the stated thresholds must complete the required environmental review process prior to the approval of the preliminary plat by the City Council.
(Ord. passed 1-23-2001)