A critical area shall have one of the following four characteristics:
an area significantly affected by an existing or proposed major government development that is intended to serve substantial numbers of persons beyond the vicinity in which the development is located and that tends to generate substantial development or urbanization;
an area having a significant effect upon an existing or proposed major government development that is intended to serve substantial numbers of persons beyond the vicinity in which the development is located and that tends to generate substantial development or urbanization;
an area containing historical, natural, scientific, or cultural resources of regional or statewide importance; or
an area having a significant impact upon historical, natural, scientific, or cultural resources of regional or statewide importance.
In accordance with the characteristics of subpart 1 and the purpose of these rules, a critical area shall meet all of the following criteria:
Other powers are unavailable, inapplicable, or are not being used effectively to ensure adequate and coordinated local, regional, or state planning and regulation to protect the public interest in the area.
MS s 116G.04
August 20, 2018
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes