3n. Wetland Protection Summary Ordinance1
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On 4/25/94, the City Council approved
second and final reading for the
Wetland Ordinance Amendment. Because
of the length of the amendment, a
summary ordinance has been prepared
for your approval for publication
purposes. Approval is recommended.
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 202
The wetland ordinance amendment summary is as follows:
To incorporate the permanent rules of the Wetland Conservation Act of 1991 (Act) and
the accompanying rules of the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (Rules).
Terms used in this ordinance which are defined in the Act or the Rules have the meanings
given there.
Changes the setback for septic and soil absorption systems was reduced from 150 feet to
75 feet from the ordinary high water mark of the wetland.
Mitigation of wetlands will be performed at a replacement ratio required by state law.
Section 20 -413 (b) describes the technical evaluation panel that is described fully in the
Act.
The list of exemptions have been removed since they are fully described in the Act a
Surface Water Management Utility as allowed by Minnesota Statutes 444.075. The
Utility will be used to generate funds used to support planning, construction, property
acquisition, maintenance and related efforts designed to improve the City's programs
related to storm water management, water quality and wetland protection. A formula for
establishing fees, credits and exemptions is provided. An appeal procedure is also
established. Fees are to be set by City Council resolution.
Passed and adopted by the Chanhassen City Council this 25th day of April, 1994.
Don Ashworth
City Clerk/Manager