06-17-2019 Planning Commission Packet

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reference, a copy of which shall be kept on file in the office of the city clerk and shall be available for public review during all normal office hours. The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District required buffer area widths are based on the four protection classifications. (Ord. No. 28 3rd series, § 1, 8-22-2005; Ord. No. 103 3rd series, § 2, 5-28-2013; Ord. No. 196 3rd series, § 3, 5-22-2017; Ord. No. 205 3rd series, § 1, 4-9-2018) DIVISION 4. -USES Sec. 78-1606. -Permitted uses. (a) Within the wetland overlay districts no land may be used except for one or more of the following uses: (1) Native wetland vegetation, provided that no change is made to the ground elevation; (2) Wildlife and nature preserves; (3) Overhead utility lines and poles that are less than two feet in diameter; (4) Docks which provide reasonable access to the lakeshore and do not exceed eight feet in width; (5) Public and private flood control structures, ponding and drainage facilities and associated accessory appurtenances as approved by the city; or (6) Environmental monitoring or control facilities, including those related to water quality and wildlife regulation. (Ord.No. 28 3rd series, § 1, 8-22-2005; Ord. No. 103 3rd series, § 3, 5-28-2013) Sec. 78-1607. -Conditional uses. (a) Within the wetland overlay districts no land may be used for the following except by conditional use permit and except in conformance with the standards specified in section 78-1608 of this article: (1) Private and public recreational uses, including golf courses, impervious trails, picnic grounds and boat ramps; (2) Public utilities, including necessary structures; (3) Other non-structural facilities similar to those permitted by this section which also meet the intent of this section, as determined by the city; or (4) Public structures associated with recreational uses permitted by this section or by section 78- 1606 of this section that are designed in an environmentally sensitive manner and will withstand periodic flooding, except for structures designed or used for habitation or the storage of equipment; (5) Unpaved hiking, skiing and horseback riding trails which comply with WCA standards. (b) No conditional use permit will be granted unless its approval will not adversely impact wetlands, wetland buffer areas where they exist or are required, and surrounding properties, the intent of this article or the goals and policies of the community management plan. If applicable, granting of a conditional use permit will be conditioned upon approval of the request by all other appropriate regulatory governmental agencies, including but not limited to the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD), the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District (LMCD), or the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. (Ord.No. 28 3rd series, § 1, 8-22-2005; Ord. No. 103 3rd series, § 4, 5-28-2013)