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<br /> 248 1. Electric power lines,cables, pipelines,or conduits that are:
<br /> 249 (i) used to transport power between two points,as identified and defined under Minnesota
<br /> 250 Statutes,section 216E.01,subdivision 4;or
<br /> 251 (ii) For mains or pipelines for gas, liquids,or solids in suspension,used to transport gas,
<br /> 252 liquids,or solids in suspension between two points;and
<br /> 253 2. Telecommunication lines,cables, pipelines,or conduits.
<br /> 254 cf.Treeline.The more or less continuous line formed by the tops of trees in a wooded area when
<br /> 255 viewed from a particular point.The treeline is determined during all seasons as if under full
<br /> 256 foliage.
<br /> 257 cg.Twin Cities Metropolitan area.The area over which the Metropolitan Council has jurisdiction
<br /> 258 according to Minnesota Statutes,section 473.121 subdivision 2.
<br /> 259 ch.Variance.Having the meaning given under Minnesota Statutes,section 394.22.
<br /> 260 ci.Water access ramp.A boat ramp,carry-down site, boarding dock,and approach road,or other
<br /> 261 access that allows launching and removal of a boat,canoe,or other watercraft with or without a
<br /> 262 vehicle and trailer.
<br /> 263 cj.Water-oriented accessory structure.A small building or other improvement,except stairways,
<br /> 264 fences,docks,and retaining walls,that,because of the relationship of its use to public waters,
<br /> 265 needs to be located closer to public waters than the normal structure setback. Examples include
<br /> 266 gazebos,screen houses,fish houses,pump houses,and detached decks and patios.
<br /> 267 ck.Water quality impact zone. Land within the shore impact zone or within 50 feet of the boundary of
<br /> 268 a public water,wetland,or natural drainage way,whichever is greater.
<br /> 269 cl.Wetland. Having the meaning given under Minnesota Statutes,section 103G.005.
<br /> 270 cm.Wharf.Having the meaning given under Minnesota Rules, part 6115.0170.
<br /> 271 (c) ADMINISTRATION
<br /> 272 1. Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to identify administrative provisions to ensure this Section is
<br /> 273 administered consistent with its purpose.
<br /> 274 2. Permits.A permit is required for the construction of buildings or building additions(including
<br /> 275 construction of decks and signs),the installation and/or alteration of sewage treatment systems,
<br /> 276 vegetation removal consistent with Section 117-148(i)(Vegetation Management)and land alterations
<br /> 277 consistent with Section 117-148(j)(Land alteration standards and stormwater management).
<br /> 278 3. Variances.Variances to the requirements under this Section may only be granted in accordance with
<br /> 279 Minnesota Statutes,Section 462.357 and must consider the potential impacts of variances on primary
<br /> 280 conservation areas, public river corridor views,and other resources identified in the MRCCA plan. In
<br /> 281 reviewing the variance application,the City of Ramsey shall:
<br /> 282 a. Evaluate the impacts to these resources.and if negative impacts are found, require conditions to
<br /> 283 mitigate the impacts that are related to and proportional to the impacts,consistent with Section
<br /> 284 117-148(c)5(Conditions of Approval)and
<br /> 285 b. Make written findings that the variance is consistent with the purpose of this Section, as follows.
<br /> 286 (1) The extent, location and intensity of the variance will be in substantial compliance with the
<br /> 287 MRCCA Plan;
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