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1010.03 1010.05 1010.03: SCOPE OF PROVISIONS: The wetland zoning district shall overlay the zoning districts established pursuant to Title 1100 of this Code so that any parcel of land lying in a wetland zoning district shall also lie in one or more of the established zoning districts. Lands lying within a wetland zoning district shall be subject to the requirements established by other applicable ordinances and regulations of the City. Within each wetland zoning district, all uses shall be permitted in accordance with the regulations for the underlying zoning district; provided, however, that such uses must also satisfy the additional requirements established in this Chapter. (Ord. 505, 4-27-92) 1010.04: PLAN OF EXECUTION: It is the intent of the City to effectuate the purposes of this Chapter through the following means: Subd. 1. Adopt a map designating the wetlands protected by this Chapter. Subd. 2. Promote community education about the importance, function, limitations and impact of urbanization upon the water resources of the community. Subd. 3. To preserve and enhance of wetlands within the community through implementation of development regulations that will ensure the design and construction of adequate on-site storm water, sedimentation and retention and detention basins, flow control devices and implementation of effective erosion control techniques. Subd. 4. To apply techniques such as density transfers to development proposals in order to minimize ratios of impermeable surface to open space. Subd. 5. To establish means by which certain wetlands may be placed in the public domain for purposes of enhancement, preservation, protection and maintenance. Subd. 6. To provide means by which an applicant and the City will routinely obtain advice and input from various governmental agencies and professionals in the field of fresh water biology, hydrology and civil engineering. Subd. 7. To establish a system of permits and enforcement to effectuate the intent of this Chapter. (Ord. 505, 4-27-92) 1010.05: DEFINITIONS: As used in this Chapter, the following words and terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this Section: Subd. 1. ALTERATION: Any change, addition or modification. Subd. 2. BUILDING: Any structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy. Subd. 3. DEVELOPMENT: The construction, installation or alteration of any structure, the extraction, clearing or other alteration of land or terrestrial or aquatic vegetation or the course, current or cross-section of any water body or watercourse or the subdivision of land into parcels pursuant to Title 1200 of the Municipal Code.