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1010.08 1010.08 (Rev. 5/07) Subd. 3. Exceptions to Permit Requirements: a. Emergencies: Upon the declaration of an emergency by the City, emergency work necessary to preserve life or property shall be permitted in a wetland zoning district. b. Repairs: Upon application and approval by the City Council, a person may repair or maintain any lawful use of land existing on the effective date hereof. C. Recreation Areas or Parks: Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code to the contrary, a person may develop a Municipally -owned recreation area or park facility on City -owned lands which will involve the development within a wetland zoning district as part of an integrated plan, comprising not less than seventy five (75) acres, where such development would reasonably conserve, preserve and enhance the environment by providing facilities that would protect the public health, safety and welfare. d. City or City Agent Work: When the City or agents working on behalf of the City are engaged in or otherwise undertaking activities requiring permits, as provided for in subdivision 1 of this Section, the City or its agents shall not be required to obtain any of the permits provided in subdivision 2 of this Section. (Added, Ord. 786, 5-23-07) e. Public Nuisance Abatement: Ordinary, normal, and reasonable maintenance activities undertaken by owners of private and public properties located within a Wetland Zoning District shall not require a Wetland Alteration Permit or a Wetland Buffer Permit so long as this maintenance is in keeping with the purposes described in the Section 1010.02, subdivision 2, of these Wetland Zoning regulations. Examples of ordinary, normal, and reasonable property maintenance that is in keeping with the purposes of the Wetland Zoning regulations include, but are not limited to, chemical -free buckthorn removal and lawn care. (Added, Ord. 786, 5-23-07) City of Mounds View