Res 1995 - 43 Adopting a Limited Tree Removal MoratoriumCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 95- 43
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A LIMITED TREE REMOVAL MORATORIUM
WHEREAS, in the interest of public health, safety and welfare, the City of
Mendota Heights desires to prevent the clear cutting of trees from any
undeveloped property in the City of Mendota Heights without prior review and
consideration by the City Council.
NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Mendota Heights that a limited tree removal moratorium is hereby declared
within the City of Mendota Heights to prohibit the removal of any significant stand
of trees, defined as six or more trees that are greater than four inches in diameter
as measured eighteen inches above the ground, on any undeveloped property
without first obtaining a permit from the City Council.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this moratorium is imposed pending the
development and adoption of a tree protection ordinance for the City. This
moratorium is effective on the date this Resolution is adopted and shall continue in
force and effect until March 1, 1996, or until a tree preservation ordinance is
adopted, whichever first occurs.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that undeveloped property is defined as any
property large enough to be subdivided into two (2) or more parcels, or property
upon which no construction, installation or creation of any structure has occurred.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED there will be no application fee or permit fee
levied against those who apply to the City Council for a tree removal permit during
the duration of this tree removal moratorium.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 15th day of
August, 1995.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
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Charles E. Mertensotto, Mayor
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Kathleen M. Swanson, City Clerk