§ 13-610. Statutory authorization, findings of fact and statement of purpose.

(A)

Statutory Authorization. This Shoreland ordinance is adopted pursuant to the authorization and policies contained in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 103F, Minnesota Rules 6120, and the planning and zoning enabling legislation in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462.

(B)

Findings of Fact. The uncontrolled use of Shorelands of the City of Faribault, Minnesota, affects the public health, safety and general welfare and contributes to the pollution of public waters. Therefore, it is in the best interests of the public to provide for the wise subdivision, use and development of Shorelands of public waters to thus preserve and enhance the quality of surface waters, conserve the environmental values of Shorelands, and provide for the wise use of waters and related land resources.

(C)

Statement of Purpose. The Legislature of Minnesota has delegated responsibility to local governments of the state to regulate the subdivision, use and development of the Shorelands of public waters and thus preserve and enhance the quality of surface waters, conserve the economic and natural environmental values of Shorelands, and provide for the wise use of waters and related land resources. This responsibility is hereby recognized by the City of Faribault.

(Ord. No. 2006-21, § 7, 9-26-06)