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750 (i) VEGETATION MANAGEMENT <br />751 1. Purpose. To establish standards that sustain and enhance the biological and ecological functions of <br />752 vegetation; preserve the natural character and topography of the MRCCA; and maintain stability of bluffs <br />753 and steep slopes and ensure stability of other erosion-prone areas. <br />754 2.Applicability. This section applies to: <br />755 a.Shore impact zones; <br />756 b. Areas within 50 feet of a wetland or natural drainage way; <br />757 c. Bluff impact zones; <br />758 d. Areas of native plant communities; and <br />759 e. Significant existing vegetative stands identified in the MRCCA plan. <br />760 3.Activities allowed without a vegetation permit. <br />761 a.Maintenance of existing lawns, landscaping and gardens; <br />762 b. Removal of vegetation in emergency situations as determined by the City of Ramsey; <br />763 c. Right-of-way maintenance for public facilities meeting the standards Section 117-148(h)3 (Right <br />764 of way maintenance standards); <br />765 d. Agricultural and forestry activities meeting the standards of Sections 117-148(e)2 (Underlying <br />766 zoning); <br />767 e. Selective vegetation removal, provided that vegetative cover remains consistent with the <br />768 management purpose of the MRCCA District, including: <br />769 (1) Vegetation that is dead, diseased, dying, or hazardous; <br />770 (2) To prevent the spread of diseases or insect pests; <br />771 (3) Individual trees and shrubs; and <br />772 (4) Removal of invasive non-native species. <br />773 4.Activities allowed with a vegetationpermit. <br />774 a. The following intensive vegetation clearing activities are allowed with a vegetation permit: <br />775 (1) Clearing of vegetation that is dead, diseased, dying, or hazardous; <br />776 (2) Clearing to prevent the spread of diseases or insect pests; <br />777 (3) Clearing to remove invasive non-native species. <br />778 (4) Clearing to prepare for restoration and erosion control management activities consistent <br />779 with a plan approved by City of Ramsey. <br />780 (5) The minimum necessary for development that is allowed with a building permit or as an <br />781 exemption under Section 117-148(l) (Exemptions). <br />782 b. Conditions of vegetation permit approval: <br />783 (1) Development is sited to minimize removal of or disturbance to natural vegetation; <br />784 (2) Soil, slope stability, and hydrologic conditions are suitable for the proposed work as <br />785 determined by a professional engineer or City of Ramsey; <br />22 12/30/2020 <br /> <br /> <br />