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1 880 Architectural Standards 2 Due to the specialized nature of each of the uses and buildings, no architectural standards shall exist. All 3 proposed structures shall consider surrounding property uses in a respectful and intentional manner. 4 Building design shall not be of lesser quality of design as set forth in other sections of this chapter and 5 surrounding properties. 6 7 881-899 Reserved. 8 9 900 Overlay Districts 10 In addition to the various zoning districts described in this chapter,an overlay zoning district may be applied 11 based on the unique characteristics of an area or as required by state- and federally-designated areas. The 12 underlying zoning district may have further regulations based on the overlay district and the more restrictive 13 regulation prevails. The following overlay districts (MRCCA, GF, FW, FF, SMO, SRP, TO, H 1 OS, and 14 WPO) are hereby established according their purpose and the intent of the Comprehensive Plan. 15 Collectively, these districts are herein this chapter called"overlay districts." 16 17 901-919 Reserved. 18 19 910 Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area 20 (A) Authority, intent and purpose. 21 (1) Statutory authorization. This Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area (MRCCA) section is 22 adopted pursuant to the authorization and policies contained in Minn. Stats., ch. 116G, 23 Minnesota Rules, parts 6106.0010 6106.0180, and the planning and zoning enabling 24 legislation in Minn. Stats. chs. 462 and 473. 25 (2) Policy. The Legislature of Minnesota has delegated responsibility to local governments of the 26 state to regulate the subdivision, use and development of designated critical areas and thus 27 preserve and enhance the quality of important historic, cultural, aesthetic values, and natural 28 systems and provide for the wise use of these areas. 29 (B) General provisions and definitions. 30 (1) Jurisdiction. The provisions of this section apply to land within the river corridor boundary as 31 described in the State Register, volume 43,pages 508 to 519 and shown on the zoning map. 32 (2) Enforcement. The City of Ramsey is responsible for the administration and enforcement of this 33 section. Any violation of its provisions or failure to comply with any of its requirements 34 including violations of conditions and safeguards established in connection with grants of 35 variances or conditional uses constitutes a misdemeanor and is punishable as defined by law. 36 Violations of this section can occur regardless of whether or not a permit is required for a 37 regulated activity listed elsewhere in this Chapter. 38 (3) Severability. If any section, clause, provision, or portion of this section is adjudged 39 unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this section 40 shall not be affected thereby. 41 (4) Abrogation and greater restrictions. It is not intended by this section to repeal, abrogate, or 42 impair any existing easements, covenants, or deed restrictions. However, where this section 43 imposes greater restrictions, the provisions of this section shall prevail. All other sections 44 inconsistent with this section are hereby repealed to the extent of the inconsistency only. 45 (5) Underlying zoning. Uses and standards of underlying zoning districts apply except where 46 standards of this overlay district are more restrictive. 47 (C) Administration. 48 (1) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to identify administrative provisions to ensure this 49 section is administered consistent with its purpose. 50 (2) Permits. A permit is required for the construction of buildings or building additions (including 51 construction of decks and signs),the installation and/or alteration of sewage treatment systems, Page 88 of 141