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Topsoil Info from Peer Communities <br />Blaine <br />Definition: Top soil: Black dirt composed of unconsolidated material, largely undecomposed organic <br />matter with no more than 35% sand. Requires 4 inches. They do inspect but simply lift up sod to verify <br />that topsoil is there. They do not require any documentation regarding the material. The requirement <br />is for both vegetative growth and water conservation. <br />Andover <br />Definition: "organic/black topsoil" shall be defined as soil/dirt that has sufficient amounts of organic <br />material to establish a suitable foundation for vegetative growth. The topsoil should contain no more <br />than thirty five percent (35%) sand content. <br />Requires 4 inches and is encouraged to be tilled in with the existing grade for optimal growth. Do not <br />require load tickets nor do they routinely do any inspections. Originally implemented for water <br />conservation and turf establishment purposes. Only required for lots on municipal sewer and water. <br />Elk River <br />Doesn't have a topsoil requirement. ERMU attempted to incorporate into City Code several years ago to <br />assist with water conservation, but it was not well received (presumably by the community/developers) <br />and therefore was never adopted. <br />Big Lake <br />Definition: Black dirt consisting of not more than 35% sand. Requires 4 inches across all disturbed areas. <br />There is a basic landscape inspection that is done to verify that the yard is established, trees have been <br />planted, and topsoil was installed. No documentation is required regarding the soil material. Likely <br />established to reduce demand on groundwater for lawn maintenance (water conservation). <br />