Ordinance 249• CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO.249
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20 OF THE
CHANHASSEN CITY CODE, THE ZONING ORDINANCE
CONCERNING BLUFF PROTECTION
INTENT
It is the policy of the city to protect significant natural features that enhance the beauty,
character, and natural environment through the adoption of standards for the preservation of
these features.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA ORDAINS:
Section 1. ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL, Section 20-1, Definitions is amended to add:
Bluff, side of means a point at which both conditions for a "bluff' no longer exist. The side of
the bluff is delineated by a line connecting the top and toe of a bluff at a location in which the
slope of the bluff is less than 30 percent or the change in elevation becomes smaller than 25 feet.
Section 2. ARTICLE XXVIII. BLUFF PROTECTION, Section 20-1400, Statement
of intent is amended to read:
Development, excavation, clearcutting and other activities within the bluff impact zone may
result in increased dangers of erosion, increased visibility to surrounding properties and thereby
endanger the natural character of the land and jeopardize the health, safety, and welfare of the
citizens of the city. To preserve the character of the bluff impact zone within the city, alteration
to land or vegetation within the bluff area will not be permitted except as regulated by this article
and by the regulations of the underlying zoning district where the property is located.
Section 3. ARTICLE XXVIII. BLUFF PROTECTION, Section 20-1401 (a),
Structure setbacks is amended to read:
(a) Structures, including, but not limited to, principal buildings, decks and accessory buildings,
except stairways and landings, are prohibited on the bluff and must be set back from the top of
the bluff, the toe of the bluff, and the side of a bluff at least thirty (30) feet.
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Section 4. This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and
publication.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of April, 1996, by the City Council of the City of
Chanhassen, Minnesota.
Don Ashworth, " ity Manager Donald J. C el, Mayor
(Summary published in the Chanhassen Villager on April 18, 1996.)
ORDINANCE SUMMARY NO. 249
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20 OF THE CHANHASSEN CITY
CODE CONCERNING BLUFF PROTECTION
An ordinance amending Section 20-1 defining the side of a bluff and an ordinance
amending Section 20-1400 requiring a 30 foot building setback from the side of a bluff.
Passed and adopted by the Chanhassen City Council this 8th day of April, 1996.
Robert Generous, AICP
Senior Planner
Published in the Chanhassen Villager on April 18, 1996.
ORDINANCE SUMMARY NO.249
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN
COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 20 OF THE
CHANHASSEN
CITY CODE CONCERNING
BLUFF PROTECTION
An ordinance amending Section 20-1
defining the side of a bluff and an ordi-
nance amending Section 20-1400 requir-
ing a 30 foot building setback from the
side of a bluff.
Passed and adopted by the Chanhas-
sen City Council this 8th day of April,
1996.
Robert Gt!r,. Ous, AICP
(Published in the Chanhassen'illager on
Thursday, April 18, 1996; No. 2686)
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