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SECTION 3. SUMMARY <br />The following is the official summary of Ordinance #10 -XX which has been approved by the <br />City Council of the City of Ramsey as clearly informing the public of the intent and effect of the <br />Ordinance. <br />It is the intent and effect of Ordinance #10 -XX to amend Ramsey, Minnesota City Code Sections <br />117 -114 (B -1 General Business District), 117 -115 (B -2 Highway Business District), 117 -116 (E- <br />2 Employment District), 117 -117 (E -1 Employment District), 117 -120 (H -1 Highway 10 <br />Business District), 117 -121 (B -3 Business District), 117 -348 (Newly erected buildings; lot grade <br />elevations), 117 -614 (Subdivision design standards), and 117 -615 (Construction of <br />improvements) to: <br />• Increase the required depth of topsoil from four (4) inches to six (6) inches on a lot <br />whenever a building permit is issued for the construction of a principal structure, <br />excluding those areas that will be improved with buildings, structures, parking and <br />storage as well as natural areas that are left undisturbed. <br />• Allow for alternatives to the import of topsoil including compost or other soil <br />amendments known to improve a soil's water holding capacity with prior approval of the <br />city engineer. <br />SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE <br />The effective date of this Ordinance is thirty (30) days after its passage and publication, subject <br />to City Charter Section 5.07. <br />Adopted by the Ramsey City Council the XXX day of XXXXXX, 2010. <br />Mayor <br />ATTEST: <br />City Clerk <br />Introduction Date: <br />Posting Dates: <br />Adoption Date: <br />Publication Date: <br />Effective Date: <br />