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1010.10 1010.13 (Rev. 8/97) 1010.10: DEVELOPMENT DENSITY AND PARK LAND DEDICATION CREDIT TRANSFERS: Subd. 1. Credit for Undevelopable Lands: When land to be developed includes wetlands, the developer thereof may receive a credit for the undevelopable portion of said wetland, either: a. Toward the dedication of land requirements under Section 1204.02 of this Code not exceeding the amount of the developable lands in the development proposal; or b. The development may be intensified so as not to exceed twice the allowable land use densities prescribed under Titles 1100 and 1200 of this Code; provided, however, that said intensified land use must be consistent with street dedication dimensions, parking requirements and screening, fencing and landscaping regulations of the City; or c. The building square footage requirements of the Municipal Code may be intensified but not to exceed five percent (5%); or d. Any combination of subdivisions la, lb and 1c above as agreed upon by developer and City, keeping in mind that the public health, safety and welfare of the community is paramount. Subd. 2. Conveyance of Lands: Upon receipt of any of the credits herein, the developer shall convey any wetlands designated by this Chapter, for which a credit has been given, to and may be accepted by the City free and clear of all encumbrances. (Ord. 505, 4-27-92) 1010.11: MUNICIPAL LAND ACQUISITIONS: The Municipality may acquire, pursuant to law, fee title or easement rights, by dedication, gift, purchase, eminent domain, tax forfeiture, leasehold estates, part or all of any wetlands or land adjacent, abutting, contiguous or affecting wetlands, for the purpose of preserving such lands and protecting the public health, safety and welfare. Charges authorized by Section 203.08 and Title 1200 of this Code or by other applicable law may be used to finance the acquisitions authorized herein. The Council may abate those taxes and assessments within wetlands as authorized by law. (Ord. 505, 4-27-92) 1010.12: SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS: The property within a designated wetland which is restricted hereby or for which a development or other restrictive easement is conveyed to the Municipality shall not be subject to future special assessments for the costs of public improvements for which such assessments are authorized pursuant to Section 203.08 of the Municipal Code. (Ord. 505, 4-27-92) 1010.13: LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE: Neither the issuance of a permit nor compliance with the conditions thereof nor with the provisions of this Chapter shall relieve any person from any responsibility otherwise imposed by law for damages to persons or properties, nor shall the issuance of any permit hereunder serve to impose any liability on the Municipality or its officers or employees for injury or damage to persons or property. A permit issued pursuant to this Chapter shall not relieve the permittee of the responsibility of complying with any other requirements established by law, regulation or ordinance. (Ord. 505, 4-27-92)