HF 2718

as introduced - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 03/07/2012 02:16pm

A bill for an act
relating to natural resources; modifying Mississippi River management plan;
providing for certain minimum standards for future critical area ordinance
approval; providing for certain classifications within the Mississippi River
corridor critical area.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin MISSISSIPPI RIVER MANAGEMENT PLAN; CRITICAL AREA
ADMINISTRATION.
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new text begin (a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Rules, parts 6105.0800 to 6105.0960, or other law to
the contrary, those portions of the Mississippi River within the boundaries of the cities
of Dayton and Ramsey are exempt from designation as a component of the Minnesota
wild, scenic, and recreational rivers system.
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new text begin (b) The zoning standards in effect in the cities of Dayton and Ramsey on March 1,
2012, shall become the minimum standards for future critical area ordinance approval by
the commissioner of natural resources, but the commissioner may, by written approval,
allow varied standards, provided the purposes of Minnesota Statutes, section 116G.15, are
satisfied.
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new text begin (c) For purposes of land use districts within the Mississippi River corridor critical
area under Minnesota Statutes, section 116G.15, the commissioner of natural resources
shall classify the city of Dayton as rural open space according to the governor's Executive
Order No. 79-19, published in the State Register on March 12, 1979.
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