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<br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />48.05 <br /> <br />Subdivision 14. Wetland Drainage District. That area tributary <br />to the Wetland Zoning District as delineated on the Wetland <br />Zoning District Map. <br /> <br />Subdivision 15. Wetland Zonina District. The areas <br />delineated on the Wetland Zoning District Map which includes the <br />wetlands and wetland buffer areas. <br /> <br />48.05. <br /> <br />WETLAND ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS. <br /> <br />Subdivision 1. No development, shall be allowed within a <br />wetland zoning district without first having obtained a wetland <br />alteration permit from the City as provided for in Chapter 48.06 <br />of this Code. <br /> <br />Subdivision 2. Whenever a wetland or drainageway is located <br />on lands that are being subdivided, the subdivider shall <br />dedicate such wetland and/or drainageway to the pUblic as <br />allowed per Minnesota Statutes 462 and shall dedicate an <br />easement to the public as required for purposes of improving, <br />maintaining, or protecting the area for drainage, water quality <br />enhancement or other purposes expressed in this Chapter. <br /> <br />Subdivision 3. Notwithstanding the provisions of Chapter 40 <br />of .this Code, the following shall apply to all lands <br />proposed to be subdivided pursuant to Chapter 42 of this <br />Code and lying within a wetland zoning district: <br /> <br />A. Rationale for Density Standards -- The following regulations <br />are required to control the densi ty of development in <br />wetland zoning districts. The purpose of controlling <br />development density is to reduce the financial burdens <br />imposed on the community through rescue and relief efforts <br />occasioned by the occupancy or use of areas subj ect to <br />periodic flooding; to minimize loss of life, property <br />damage, and the losses and risks associated with flood <br />conditions; and to minimize the detrimental effects of <br />urbanization on the wildlife habitat, water quality <br />enhancement, recreational and aesthetic values of wetlands. <br /> <br />1. Minimum lot size - 20,000 square feet. <br /> <br />2. Minimum lot width -125 feet as measured at the <br />building setback line. <br />