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EXHIBIT A. DRAFT ORDINANCE CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 902, 1104, 1121 AND 1125 OF THE MOUNDS VIEW MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO NONCONFORMING DRIVEWAYS AND CURB CUTS THE CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Section 902.02 of the Mounds View Municipal Code pertaining to driveways is hereby amended with the proposed additions underlined and deletions struck out:: 902.02: PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR DRIVEWAY CONSTRUCTION: Subd. 1. Driveway Construction: No person shall construct a driveway without first obtaining a permit pursuant to the provisions set forth in Chapter 1006 of this Code. (1988 Code §44.05) (Ord. 640, 10-11-99) Subd. 2. Existing, Non-conforming Driveways: Permanent-surfaced driveways which do not conform to the City Code as of October 11, 1999, may be rebuilt, reconstructed or replaced in the same manner, fashion and location as before unless the location of said driveway poses a significant public safety hazard. If a requested building permit is denied due to the presence of such a public safety hazard, the applicant may appeal the decision in writing to the City Council. For the purpose of this subdivision, a permanent surface shall mean bituminous, concrete or brick. (Ord. 640, 10-11-99) Consistent with the provisions of Chapter 1123, driveways that do not conform to the requirements of the City Code may not be replaced or reconstructed without bringing them into compliance. (Minor maintenance and alterations may be permitted.) Driveways which cannot be brought into compliance without undue hardship, as determined by the Director of Community Development, may be improved, replaced or rebuilt however in no case may the extent of the nonconformity increase as a result. If a requested permit is denied due to noncompliance, the property owner may appeal the decision in writing to the City Council.