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1 1. Watercraft access ramps must comply with Minnesota Rules chapters <br /> 2 6115.0210 and 6280.0250; and <br /> 3 2. Facilities must be designed and constructed consistent with the standards in <br /> 4 Design Handbook for Recreational Boating and Fishing Facilities. <br /> 5 e. Public signs and kiosks for interpretive or directional purposes are allowed in the bluff <br /> 6 or shore impact zones, provided they are placed and constructed to minimize <br /> 7 disturbance to these areas and avoid visual impacts on public river corridor views. <br /> 8 Y1 , <br /> 9 14.21a114 c Ist irwaysy lifts and Iapd*na <br /> L.10 (1) Vegetation management. <br /> 11 (1) Purpose. To establish standards that sustain and enhance the biological and ecological <br /> 12 functions of vegetation; preserve the natural character and topography of the MRCCA; and <br /> 13 maintain stability of bluffs and steep slopes and ensure stability of other erosion-prone areas. <br /> 14 (2) Applicability. This section applies to: <br /> 15 a. Shore impact zones; <br /> 16 b. Areas within 50 feet of a wetland or natural drainage way; <br /> 17 C. Bluff impact zones; <br /> 18 d. Areas of native plant communities; and <br /> 19 e. Significant existing vegetative stands identified in the MRCCA plan. <br /> 20 (3) Activities allowed without a vegetation permit. <br /> 21 a. Maintenance of existing lawns, landscaping and gardens; <br /> 22 b. Removal of vegetation in emergency situations as determined by the City of Ramsey; <br /> 23 C. Right-of-way maintenance for public facilities mee iCTRO the_ st^►r►r aMs section 11:7 <br /> 1 <br /> 25 d. Agricultural and forestry activities meeting thin st �i^RS 11:7-14 1 <br /> 26 r r�or�"ir,rs ��r,ir,rs�• <br /> 27 e. Selective vegetation removal, provided that vegetative cover remains consistent with <br /> 28 the management purpose of the MRCCA District, including: <br /> 29 1. Vegetation that is dead, diseased, dying, or hazardous; <br /> 30 2. To prevent the spread of diseases or insect pests; <br /> 31 3. Individual trees and shrubs; and <br /> 32 4. Removal of invasive non-native species. <br /> 33 (4) Activities allowed with a vegetation permit. <br /> 34 a. The following intensive vegetation clearing activities are allowed with a vegetation <br /> 35 permit: <br /> 36 1. Clearing of vegetation that is dead, diseased, dying, or hazardous. <br /> 37 2. Clearing to prevent the spread of diseases or insect pests. <br /> 38 3. Clearing to remove invasive non-native species. <br /> 39 4. Clearing to prepare for restoration and erosion control management activities <br /> 40 consistent with a plan approved by City of Ramsey. <br /> 41 5. The minimum necessary for development that is allowed with a building permit <br /> 42 or as an exemption under section 117-148(I) (exemptions). <br /> 43 b. Conditions of vegetation permit approval: <br /> 44 1. Development is sited to minimize removal of or disturbance to natural <br /> 45 vegetation; <br /> 46 2. Soil, slope stability, and hydrologic conditions are suitable for the proposed work <br /> 47 as determined by a professional engineer or City of Ramsey; <br /> 48 3. Clearing is the minimum necessary and designed to blend with the natural terrain <br /> 49 and minimize visual impacts to public river corridor views; <br /> Page 104 of 147 <br />