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Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area Program Frequently Asked Questions: Minnesot... Page 3 of 7 property owners, and the public, resulting in the 2011 draft rules. Due to the length of this process and the complexity of issues and concerns, the rulemaking effort was put on hold in early 2011 and the DNR?s rulemaking authority expired. The 2013 Legislature renewed the DNR's authority to complete rulemaking for the MRCCA. The 2013 legislation addressed many of the local concerns expressed during the 2009 process. How did the DNR solicit public feedback during rule development? The proposed rules are the result of an extensive public participation process. Beginning in 2009 and continuing through two different rulemaking efforts, the DNR consulted with local governments, multiple interest groups and property owners to develop the draft rules. Rule development culminated in a formal public input process, consisting of a public comment period, three public hearings, response to public comments, and review by an Administrative Law Judge. What do the new rules regulate? The major items addressed in the new rules include: • Responsibilities and duties of state, regional and local government • Preparation, review, approval and adoption of local plans and ordinances • How nonconformities, conditional/interim uses, and variances are addressed • Establishment of six districts, each with dimensional standards for water and bluff setbacks, and building height • General development standards for roads and other transportation facilities, recreational facilities, stairways, and signs • Standards for protecting bluffs and steep slopes • Standards for vegetation management and land alteration in sensitive areas • Standards for protecting key resources as part of new development and redevelopment For a broader overview, see Summary of MRCCA Rules [PDF . What don't the rules regulate? http://www.dnr. state.mn.us/waters/watermgmt_section/critical_area/fags.html 1/26/2017