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917. "S ", SHORELAND DISTRICT 917.010 GENERAL PROVISIONS A. Statutory Authorization: This Shoreland Ordinance is adopted pursuant to the authorization and policies contained in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 103, Minnesota Regulations, Parts 6120.2500 - 6120.3900, and the planning and zoning enabling legislation in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462. B. Policy: The uncontrolled use of shorelands of the City of Little Canada affects the public health, safety and general welfare not only by contributing to pollution of public waters, but also by impairing the local tax base. Therefore, it is in the best interests of the public health, safety and welfare to provide for the wise development of shorelands of public waters. The Legislature of Minnesota has delegated responsibility to the municipalities of the State to regulate the subdivision, use and development of the shorelands of public waters and thus preserve and enhance the quality of surface waters, preserve the economic and natural environmental values of shorelands, and provide for the wise utilization of waters and related land resources. This responsibility is hereby recognized by the City of Little Canada. 917.020 DESIGNATION OF TYPES OF LAND USE A. Shoreland Management Classification: In order to guide the wise development and utilization of shorelands of protected waters for the preservation of water quality, natural characteristics, economic values and the general health, safety and welfare, certain protected waters in the City have been given a shoreland management classification. These protected waters of the City have been classified by the Commissioner of Natural Resources according to the DNR Protected Waters Maps for Ramsey County as follows: Recreational Development Lakes DNR ID NO. OHWM 1. Twin Lake 62 -39 Page 45