§ 20-477. General provisions.

(a)

Jurisdiction . The provisions of this article shall apply to the shorelands of the public waters as classified in section 20-479 of this article. Pursuant to Minnesota Regulations, parts 6120.2500 through 6120.3900, lakes, ponds, or flowage less than ten acres in size are exempt from this ordinance. A body of water created by a private user where there was no previous shoreland is exempt from this article.

(b)

Compliance . The use of any shoreland of public waters; the size and shape of lots; the use, size, type and location of structures on lots; the installation and maintenance of water supply and waste treatment systems, the grading and filling of any shoreland area; the cutting of shoreland vegetation; and the subdivision of land shall be in full compliance with the terms of this ordinance and other applicable regulations.

(c)

Enforcement . The community development director is responsible for the administration and enforcement of this ordinance. Any violation of the provisions of this ordinance or failure to comply with any of its requirements (including violations of conditions and safeguards established in connection with grants of variances or conditional uses) shall constitute a misdemeanor and shall be punishable as defined by law.

(d)

Interpretation . In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this ordinance shall be held to be minimum requirements and shall be liberally construed in favor of the city and shall not be deemed a limitation or repeal of any other powers granted by state statutes.

(e)

Abrogation and greater restrictions . It is not intended by this ordinance to repeal, abrogate, or impair any existing easements, covenants, or deed restrictions. However, where this ordinance imposes greater restrictions, the provisions of this ordinance shall prevail. All other articles inconsistent with this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of the inconsistency only.

(Ord. No. 217, § 4, 8-22-94; Ord. No. 377, § 52, 5-24-04)