FINAL ORDINANCE NO. 2012-062 - Laserfiche WebLink

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This chapter is adopted pursuant to the authorization contained in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462, or successor statutes. §154.004 Jurisdiction This chapter shall be applicable to all lands and waters within the corporate limits of Lake Elmo, Minnesota. §154.005 Compliance Required Except as in this chapter specifically provides, no structure shall be erected, converted, enlarged, reconstructed or altered, and no structure or land shall be used for any purpose in any manner which is not in conformity with this chapter. §154.006 Rules of Construction and Interpretation The following rules of construction and interpretation apply to this chapter: A. Minimum Requirements. In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety and welfare. B. Conflict. Where the conditions imposed by any provision of this chapter are either more restrictive or less restrictive than comparable conditions imposed by any other law, chapter, statute, resolutions or regulation of any kind, the regulations which are more restrictive or which impose higher standards or requirements shall prevail. §154.007 Severability and Validity It is hereby declared to be the intention that the several provisions of this chapter are severable in accordance with the following: A. Severability. If any court of competent jurisdiction shall adjudge any provisions of this chapter to be invalid, such judgment shall not affect any other provisions of this chapter. B. Validity. If any court of competent jurisdiction shall adjudge invalid the application of any provision of this chapter to a particular property, building, or structure, such judgment shall not affect other property, buildings or structures. 5154.008 Effective Date This chapter shall be in full force and effect from and after its date of passage and approval by the City Council. SECTION 3. The City Council of the City of Lake Elmo hereby amends Title XV: Land Usage; Chapter 154: Zoning Ordinance, by adding the following language: ARTICLE 2 - DEFINITIONS 5154.009 Introduction and Purpose 5154.010 Interpretation of Certain Terms 5155.011 General Definitions 5155.012 Zoning Use Type and Classifications §154.009 Introduction and Purpose The purpose of this article is to define general terms used in this zoning ordinance, to establish a classification system for land uses and a consistent set of terms defining uses permitted within various zoning districts, and to establish the rules for interpretation of language in this ordinance. §154.010 Interpretation of Certain Terms