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SECTION 3. SUMMARY The following is the official summary of Ordinance #10-04, which has been approved by the City Council of the City of Ramsey as clearly informing the public of the intent and effect of the Ordinance. It is the intent and effect of Ordinance #10-04 to amend Ramsey, Minnesota City Code Sections 117-114 (B-1 General Business District), 117-115 (B-2 Highway Business District), 117-116 (E- 2 Employment District), 117-117 (E-1 Employment District), 117-120 (H-1 Highway 10 Business District), 117-121 (B-3 Business District), 117-348 (Newly erected buildings; lot grade elevations), 117-614 (Subdivision design standards), and 117-615 (Construction of improvements) to: Increase the required depth of topsoil from four (4) inches to six (6) inches on a lot whenever a building permit is issued for the construction of a principal structure, excluding those areas that will be improved with buildings, structures, parking and storage as well as natural areas that are left undisturbed. Allow for alternatives to the import of topsoil including compost or other soil amendments known to improve a soil's water holding capacity with prior approval of the city engineer. SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE The effective date of this Ordinance is thirty (30) days after its passage and publication, subject to City Charter Section 5.07. Adopted by the Ramsey City Council the 13`h day of Apri12010. Mayor City Introduction Date: March 23, 2010 ~-J Posting Dates: March 23 -April 14, 2010 Adoption Date: Apri113, 2010 Publication Date: April 23, 2010 Effective Date: May 24, 2010