RES 14-59Resolution 14 -_ag
A Resolution of the City of Elk River Approving Notice of Summary
Publication of Ordinance No. 14 -12, an Ord'onznce Arnend ng Section 30 -934,
entitled "Landscaping ", of the City of Elk River Minnesota, City Code
WHEREAS, on October 20, 2014, the Elk River City Council adopted Ordinance No. 14-
12 amending Section 30 -934 of the City of Elk River Code of Ordinances
pertaining to landscaping; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, Section 412.191, Subd. 4 allows publication by title and
summary in the case of lengthy ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the following summary will clearly inform the
public on the intent and effect of Ordinance No. 14 -12; and
WHEREAS, a copy of the full text of Ordinance No. 14 -12 is available for inspection by
any person at the office of the Elk River City Clerk, 13065 Orono Parkway,
during regular business hours — 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through
Friday.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Elk
River, Minnesota, as follows: That the City Council, by at least a four - fifths vote, authorizes
publication of the title and the following summary of Ordinance No. 14 -12.
Public Notice
During their October 20, 2014, meeting, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 14 -12, an
ordinance amending Section 30 -934, entitled "landscaping ".
In summary, Ordinance No. 14 -12 makes the following five (5) changes to Section 30 -934 of
the city code:
1. Adds mulch and rock as permitted groundcovers.
2. Expands Section 30 -934 (b) to include all districts except permitted single - family
uses.
3. Adds a new section for single - family uses and requires a minimum of two trees in the
front yard of each new home.
4. Adds a tree species list that all required trees must be selected from.
5. Makes general amendments and changes to improve consistency, clarity, and
readability.
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Passed and adopted this 3rd day of November 2014.
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ATTEST:
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Tina Allard, City Clerk __
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