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CITY OF PRIOR LAKE
ORDINANCE NO. 93-11
ORDINANCE AMENDING PRIOR LAKE CITY CODE TITLE 8, CHAPTER 3.
The City Council of the City of Prior Lake does hereby ordain:
Section 8-3-1 of the Prior Lake City Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
8-3-1: CUTTING AND REMOVAL OF GRASS AND WEEDS: It shall be
unlawful for any owner,lessee or occupant, or any
agent, servant, representative or employee of any such owner,
lessee or occupant having control of any occupied or unoccupied
lot or land or any part thereof in the City to permit or maintain
on any such lot or property or along the sidewalk, street or
alley adjacent to the same, any growth of plants designated as
noxious weeds by the State of Minnesota pursuant to Minn. Stat.
S 18.171, subd. 5, grass, brush or other weeds or vegetation
which is horticulturally out of place to a height greater than
twelve (12) inches. This requirement does not apply to the
following: (1) a wetland or flood plain designated on the
official. zoning map, (2) a drainage pond or ditch which stores or
conveys storm water, (3) maintained and weeded gardens, trees and
shrub plant1ngs, (4) property being used for agricultural
purposes and (5) an area designated as a hnatural preserve" by
the City Council. The determination of what constitutes a
"natural preserve" shall be made by the City Council in its sole
discretion. The City Council shall consider the following factors
in making its determination: (1) whether there are compelling
reasons to preserve the property in its natural state; (2) the
zoning district of the City within which the property is located;
and (3) whether any public safety or health problems may result
if the area is designated a "natural preserve~.
This ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage
and publication.
Passed_by the City C uncil of the City of Prior Lake this 21st
day of June, 1993.
Published
1993.
the Prior Lake American on the 26th day of JuneJ
Drafted By:
Lommenl Nelson, Cole & Stageberq, P,A.
1800 IDS Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402