Minnesota Administrative Rules

4410.8400 RECOMMENDATIONS OF CRITICAL AREAS.

Subpart 1.

Content.

A recommendation to designate a critical area shall include all of the following:

A.

the legal description of the boundaries of the area;

B.

a description of characteristics of the area pursuant to part 4410.8300, subpart 1;

C.

a description of how the area meets all of the criteria of part 4410.8300, subpart 2;

D.

the dangers to the regional or statewide interest that would result from unregulated development or development contrary to that interest;

E.

the advantages that would be achieved from the development of the area in a manner that coordinates state, regional, and local interests;

F.

the standards and guidelines to be followed in the preparation and adoption of plans and rules, to the extent possible; and

G.

the development, if any, that would be permitted pending adoption of plans and rules for a critical area.

Subp. 2.

Initiation.

A recommendation to designate a critical area may be initiated by the board, regional development commissions, or local units of government.

State agencies and private persons or organizations may submit suggestions for a recommendation to the board, a regional development commission, or a local unit of government. The burden of proof to substantiate the recommendation shall rest with the board, the regional development commission, or the local unit of government that initiates the recommendation.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 116G.04

Published Electronically:

November 30, 2009