§ 20-417. Exemptions and no loss determinations.

(a)

Activities exempted by Minnesota Rules Chapter 8420.0122 or determined to result in no net loss of wetlands shall be exempted from the provisions of this article. However, certificates of exemption or no loss must be obtained from the city prior to starting work.

(b)

A person conducting an activity in a wetland under an exemption shall ensure that:

(1)

Appropriate erosion and sediment control measures are taken to prevent sediment discharges from the site;

(2)

The activity does not block fish activity in a watercourse; and

(3)

The activity is conducted in compliance with all other applicable federal, state, and local requirements, including best management practices as listed in Minnesota Rules Chapter 8420.0112, and water resource protection requirements established under M.S. § 103H.

(Ord. No. 449, § 2, 5-14-07)