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CITY OF LAKE ELMO COUNTY OF WASHINGTON STATE OF MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING REGULATIONS TO GOVERN THE ISSUANCE OF INTERIM USE PERMITS IN THE CITY OF LAKE ELMO Section 1. The City Council of the City of Lake Elmo hereby ordains that Sections 154.019 and 154.020 and all associated subdivisions are hereby amended to read as follows: Current Section 154.020 and its subdivisions are restated and incorporated herein as Section 154.021. Current Section 154.019 and its subdivisions are restated and incorporated herein as Section 154.020. 154.019 INTERIM USE PERMITS. (A) (Purpose and Inten� The purpose and intent of allowing interim uses is: (1) To allow a use for a brief period of time until a permanent location is obtained or while the permanent location is under construction. (2) To allow a use that is presently acceptable, but that with anticipated development or redevelopment, will not be acceptable in the future or will be replaced by a permitted or conditional use allowed within the respective district. (3) To allow a use which is reflective of anticipated long range change to an area and which is in compliance with the Comprehensive Municipal Plan provided that said use maintains harmony and compatibility with surrounding uses and is in keeping with the architectural character and design standards of existing uses and development. (B) General Standards. An interim use permit may be granted only if the City Council finds as follows: (1) The use is allowed as an interim use in the respective zoning district and conforms to standard zoning regulations. (2) The use will not adversely impact nearby properties through nuisance, noise, traffic, dust, or unsightliness and will not otherwise adversely impact the health, safety, and welfare of the community.