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7535.0500 MODEL SETBACK ORDINANCE.

Subpart 1.

Purpose.

The purpose of a model setback ordinance set out in this part is to increase public safety by requiring that new development be set back from pipeline locations.

Subp. 2.

Applicability.

This ordinance applies to new residential and other development. It does not apply to development that has occurred or for which development permits have been issued before July 1, 1991.

Subp. 3.

Setback.

Buildings and places of public assembly subject to this ordinance shall not be constructed closer to the pipeline than the boundary of the pipeline easement.

Subp. 4.

Variances.

Variance procedures adopted by the local unit of government under Minnesota Statutes, sections 366.10 to 366.19, 394.21 to 394.37, or 462.351 to 462.365, shall apply.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 299J.05

History:

15 SR 2734

Published Electronically:

May 13, 1997

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