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Orono,MN Code of Ordinances Page 5 of 6
<br /> from a clty-designated wetfand boundary or buffer area,is consldered a legal nonconforming devebpmerrt.
<br /> (Ord.No.28 3rd sertes,51,8-22-2005;Ord.No.103 3rd serles,§5,5-28-2013)
<br /> Set.78-�6D9.-Remavai of lands fram the wetJands overlay disvict.
<br /> (a) Removal af wetlands from a wetland overlay district{i.e.by fllling,etc.)requires a zoning amendmerrt and an amendmern of
<br /> the offitial ciry weNand map.The amendments must be made pursuant to the provlslons ofsection 78,43 of this chapter
<br /> and WCA replacement rules.These amendmerrts must be conslstent with the purpose of this article,the c9ty's surface water
<br /> managemerrt plan and the goals and policies of the community management plan.In determining the appropriateness of a
<br /> rezoning request,the ctty council will consider the size of the wetland overlay district the magnitude of the area proposed
<br /> for removal,hydrologlcal and ecological ef�ects and the type and functlon of wetlands irnrolved In order to provide the
<br /> maximum feasibie protec[ion.
<br /> (b) Wetlands within an overlay district may only be removed according to WCA rules and d at least an equal area of wettand
<br /> replacemerrt is created to compensate for the wetland being fllled.Unless otherwise approved by the cfry council,
<br /> compensatory wetland area must be provlded within Orono and within the same subwa*.ershed(Palnter's Creek i_ong Lake
<br /> Creek,C1assen Creek,,.ake�+tinretonka)as the wetland being altsred,if avallable.
<br /> (c) In addRlon to applicaUon requlrements,the clry may require submissfon and approval of the foflowing Information:
<br /> {t) A copy of the wetland replacemerrt plan appllcation submitted to the MCWD;
<br /> {2) A concept pian showing the ultlmate use of the property;
<br /> (3) A grading plan,In hard copy format and a CAD or GIS format in Hennepin County coordinates,with appropriate
<br /> dralnage calculations and erosion controls prepared by a registered englneer,
<br /> (4) A landscaping or revegetatlon plan;
<br /> (5} Such other information as may be necessary or convenlent to evaluate the proposed permi�and
<br /> (6) A MnRAM assessment approved by the MCWD.
<br /> (Ord.No.283rd serles,§1,8-22-Z005)
<br /> Sec.7&1610.-Afteratlon of wetlands.
<br /> (a) No alteraUon of fand wtthln a wetland overlay distrid or an exlsting estabtished weUand buifer is allowed without a
<br /> wedands alteraUon permit subject to recommendation by the planning commisslon and approval of the city council.The
<br /> planning commisslon must hold a public hearing aftet notifying the properry owners within 350 feet of tfie property on
<br /> which the proposed alteration will occur.AcriviUes that constltute an alteratlon regulated by this section include thanges to
<br /> the size,depth or contour of the wetlands or its existing establlshed buffer,dredging,or alterations of wetlands or buffer
<br /> vegetation.AlteraUons do not include wetland plarning or the selective clearing or pruning of trees or vegetat3on that are
<br /> dead,diseased,noxlous weeds or similar hazards.A wetland alteration permit[s not requlred when a wedand district is
<br /> rezoned bo another zoning classification.
<br /> (b) AlteraUon of la�d within a wetland overiay distritt wlll only be allowed if water storage Is provided in an amount
<br /> compensatory to that remaved.Unless otherwlse approved by the city coundl,compensatory wetland area must be
<br /> provided within the same subuvatershed dlstrlct as the wetland being altered.In determin�ng the appropriateness of an
<br /> aiteration request,tt�e city councll wlll consid�the size of the total wetiand district,the magnRude of the area proposed for
<br /> alteratlon,the aesthetic,hydrologlcal and ecologcal ePFect,the type and functlon of wetiands Irnolved,and such other
<br /> fac[ors as may be appropriate I�order to provide the maxlmum feasfble protection to the wetlands,Appilcadon for a
<br /> wetlands akeratlon permlt must be accompanled by such informaUon as required by the clty,Includtng:
<br /> (l) A copy of the wetland replacement plan applicatlon submltted to the MCWD;
<br /> (2) A concept plan showing the ultimate use of the property;
<br /> (3) Agrading plan,in hard copy format and a CAO or GIS format in Hennepin County coordinates,with approprlate
<br /> drainage caiculatlons and erosion corstrols prepared by a registered englneer;
<br /> {4) Alandscapingorrevegetationplan;
<br /> (5) Such other information as may be necessary or convenient to e�aluate the proposed permlt;and
<br /> (6} A MnRAM assessment approved by the MCWD.
<br /> (Ord.Plo.28 3rd series,§1,&22-2005;Ord.No.103 3rd series,�6,5-28-Z013)
<br /> Sec.78-1611.-Public control of wetlands
<br /> (a) The city councll may requlre that the owner of any properly afiFected by thls article must establlsh wetiand easemerrts or
<br /> restricdve covenants to be recorded within the property's chain of tltle.These easements or covenarrts must descrfbe the
<br /> boundaries of the wetland;and prohlbR any building,paving,mowing,cutting,fllling,dumping,yard waste dls�sal or
<br /> fertlllzer appllcation within the wetlanci.The owner or developer must record tfiese easements or�ovenants wlth the flnal
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