HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 133-3rd series ORDINANCE NO.i 3�THIRD SERIES
CITY OF ORONO
HENNEPIN COUNTY,MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ORONO ZONING CODE BY
REVISING THE PROVISIONS FOR TOPOGRAPHIC ALTERATIONS
AND GRADING& FILLING ACTIVITES
WITHIN 75 FEET OF THE LAKESHORE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF ORONO ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Orono Zflning Code Section 78-967(a)regarding Land Alteration is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 78-967.- Exception.
(a) The requirements of section 78-966 are not intended to govern the following land alteration
activities:
(1) Nonnal and customary grading in the area of an existing or a newly constructed
building,or the grading of the driveway serving such building.
(2) Any earth movement less than 500 cubic yards which does not adversely impact the
existing drainage.
(3) Grading, filling or excavating of fifty(50) cubic yards or less within the shore setback
zone of all lakes enumerated in article IX of this chapter.
SECTION 2. Subpart(b)of Orono Zoning Code Section 78-1286 regazding
Topogaphic alterations/grading and filling, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 78-1286.- Topographic �Iterations/grading and filting. � •
(b)Grading, filling or excavating of more than fifty(50)cubic yards is prohibited within 75 feet of
the ordinary high water level of the public waters enumerated in Section�8-1217
SECTION 3. Subpart(d)of Orono�oning Code Section 78-1286 regarding
Topographic alterations/grading and filling, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 78-1286.-Topographic alterations/grading and filling. �
(d) Except for those projects requiring permits for constructiomof shuctures;sewage treatment
systems and driveways,a land alterarion permit will be required as follows:
(1) For movement of up to fifty(50)cubic yards of material within seventy five(75)feet of
public waters as per item (b)above, a staff-issued land alteration permit sfiall be
required. � �
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(2) For movement of fifty-one(51)throubh 500 cubic yards of material anywhere within the
Shoreland Overlay District, except for within seventy five (75) feet of public waters, a
staff-issued land alteration permit shall be required.
(3) For movement of more than 500 cubic yards of material within the Shoreland Overlay
District, conditional use permit approval by the city council is required in addition to the
required land alteration permit.
SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE: This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its
passage and publication.
ADOPTED this 26th day of January, 2015 on a vote of 3 ayes and 0 nays by the City
Council of Orono, Minnesota.
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ATTEST: Lili Tod McMillan, Mayor
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Oru�inartcc pr�blislred irr The Laker and The Pioneei•newspapers the week ofJanuary 26, 2OIS.
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