§ 20-258. Golf course.

(a)

Hours of operation shall be from sunrise to sunset.

(b)

Soil must be tested to determine fertilizing requirements. If necessary, the applicant/owner/lessee shall use slow release fertilizers applied at low rates or only as needed, use natural organic fertilizers whenever possible. The use of fertilizers shall be prohibited within the floodplain. Only phosphorous-free fertilizers shall be used.

(c)

The applicant/owner/lessee shall apply pesticides only when needed. Use products that are most effective, target specific, and present the least hazards to people, wildlife and the environment.

(d)

The applicant/owner/lessee shall apply for and obtain permits from the appropriate regulatory agencies, i.e., Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Army Corps of Engineers and Minnesota Department of Transportation and comply with their conditions of approval.

(e)

Annual reports of fertilizer use shall be provided to the city.

(f)

A clubhouse may be permitted on the site. The clubhouse must be shown on the site plan and must comply with all building and zoning requirements.

(g)

A retail pro shop is permitted within the clubhouse. Retail operations shall not occupy more than 20 percent of one floor. A 3.2 malt liquor license is allowed provided the applicant applies and receives approval of a liquor license in accordance with City Code. Retail sales are limited to food, beverages and golf-related items. A wine license is allowed provided the applicant applies and receives approval of a wine license in accordance with City Code and the site contains a restaurant meeting the state licensing requirements.

(h)

All maintenance and other equipment must be kept in a screened storage area.

(i)

The golf course must be accessed from a collector or arterial roadway.

(j)

The site design shall minimize golf ball hazards.

(k)

Hours of maintenance operation shall be limited to sunrise to sunset.

(l)

No outside speaker systems shall be allowed without approval from the city council.

(m)

A water consumption and use study must be submitted to the city for review.

(Ord. No. 377, § 26, 5-24-04; Ord. No. 451, § 2, 5-29-07; Ord. No. 603, § 1, 2-23-15)