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715 e. Public signs and kiosks for interpretive or directional purposes are allowed in the bluff or shore <br /> 716 impact zones,provided they are placed and constructed to minimize disturbance to these areas <br /> 717 and avoid visual impacts on public river corridor views. <br /> 718 f. Public stairways,lifts,and landings must be designed as provided in Section 117-148(g)4c <br /> 719 (Stairways, lifts and landings). <br /> 720 (i) VEGETATION MANAGEMENT <br /> 721 1. Purpose.To establish standards that sustain and enhance the biological and ecological functions of <br /> 722 vegetation;preserve the natural character and topography of the MRCCA;and maintain stability of bluffs <br /> 723 and steep slopes and ensure stability of other erosion-prone areas. <br /> 724 2. Applicability.This section applies to: <br /> 725 a. Shore impact zones; <br /> 726 b. Areas within 50 feet of a wetland or natural drainage way; <br /> 727 c. Bluff impact zones; <br /> 728 d. Areas of native plant communities;and <br /> 729 e. Significant existing vegetative stands identified in the MRCCA plan. <br /> 730 3. Activities allowed without a vegetation permit. <br /> 731 a. Maintenance of existing lawns,landscaping and gardens; <br /> 732 b. Removal of vegetation in emergency situations as determined by the City of Ramsey; <br /> 733 c. Right-of-way maintenance for public facilities meeting the standards Section 117-148(h)3(Right <br /> 734 of way maintenance standards); <br /> 735 d. Agricultural and forestry activities meeting the standards of Sections 117-148(e)2(Underlying <br /> 736 zoning); <br /> 737 e. Selective vegetation removal,provided that vegetative cover remains consistent with the <br /> 738 management purpose of the MRCCA District,including: <br /> 739 (1) Vegetation that is dead,diseased,dying,or hazardous; <br /> 740 (2) To prevent the spread of diseases or insect pests; <br /> 741 (3) Individual trees and shrubs;and <br /> 742 (4) Removal of invasive non-native species. <br /> 743 4. Activities allowed with a vegetation permit. <br /> 744 a. The following intensive vegetation clearing activities are allowed with a vegetation permit: <br /> 745 (1) Clearing of vegetation that is dead,diseased,dying,or hazardous; <br /> 746 (2) Clearing to prevent the spread of diseases or insect pests; <br /> 747 (3) Clearing to remove invasive non-native species. <br /> 748 (4) Clearing to prepare for restoration and erosion control management activities consistent <br /> 749 with a plan approved by City of Ramsey. <br /> 750 (5) The minimum necessary for development that is allowed with a building permit or as an <br /> 751 exemption under Section 117-148(1)(Exemptions). <br /> 21 <br />