Agenda - Planning Commission - 07/23/2026

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Managed Natural Landscapes Packet PAGE 2 Managed Natural Landscapes Packet 6_25 Managed Natural Landscape Standards • Planting or replanting shall be by transplanting or seeding by human or mechanical means (e.g., cannot rely on wind, insects, or other natural means for establishment). • If the Managed Natural Landscape will be in a location likely to be seen by the public, a small sign (not larger than 12" x 12" and not taller than 48") shall be installed to inform the public that a Managed Natural Landscape is being established. The sign must remain until the Managed Natural Landscape consists of less than 25% weeds. • Until such time as there are fewer than 25% weeds in a Managed Natural Landscape, the area shall be mowed twice per year, once in June and once in August. This is intended to prevent weeds from developing and spreading seeds. • The Managed Natural Landscape area shall be maintained at least once per year by way of mowing to a height not more than eight inches (8") or by burning, but only after securing the necessary burn permit from the Ramsey Fire Department. • Within the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA), a setback of three (3) feet (essentially enough space for one pass with a lawn mower) from all property lines, roads, sidewalks and trails shall be maintained unless one of the following exemptions applies: • The Managed Natural Landscape area abuts another similar private or public Managed Natural Landscape area, a wetland, pond, lake, stream, or river. • A fully opaque fence (e.g., a privacy fence), with a minimum height of at least four (4) feet, either exists or is installed along the lot line adjacent to the Managed Natural Landscape area. • If, after the initial 3-year establishment period, less than 75% of the Managed Natural Landscape consists of native or intentionally planted plants per the City-approved management plan, it shall be deemed failed and require either a new management plan subject to City approval or the area(s) shall be returned to an acceptable groundcover subject to the nuisance standards outlined in Chapter 30 of City Code. I have reviewed the Managed Natural Landscape standards and hereby confirm that my proposed landscaping project will comply with them. Applicant Signature: Date: Applicant Printed Name: