(A) The Zoning Administrator must send copies of all notices of public hearings and meetings concerning this district relating to zoning amendments, conditional uses or variances or changes in the zoning map to the appropriate DNR office at least 30 days prior to the hearings or meetings. In addition, copies of final decisions concerning plats, variances, ordinance amendments (including re-zonings) and conditional uses must be sent to the appropriate DNR office within ten days of the final decision.
(B) The action by the city is effective only when either:
(1) The final decision of the city has previously received certification of approval from the DNR;
(2) The city receives certification after its final decision;
(3) Thirty days have elapsed from the day the DNR received notice of the final decision and the city has not received from the DNR the certification of approval nor the notice of non-approval; or
(4) The DNR certifies approval of the request.
(C) In the event the action is not approved by the DNR, the city may, within 30 days of the notice of non-approval, file with the DNR a request for a public hearing pursuant to Minn. Rules part 6105.0230 for reconsideration.
(Ord. 20210818-03, passed 8-18-2021)