Res 1995 - 15 Adopting a Tree Removal MoratoriumCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAROTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 95- 15
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A TREl3 REMOVAL MOR.ATORIUM
�HEREAS, in the interest of public health, safety and welfare,
the City of Mendota Heights hereby declares a moratorium for the
period hereinafter described on the removal of any tree from any
property in the City of Mendota Heights without first obtaining a
permit for such removal from the City Council, and
WHEREAS, the only exceptions from this moratorium are as
follows:
a. Dead trees.
b. Diseased trees which a qualified forester has
determined require removal.
c. Trees which the City Code Enforcement Officer
determines pose a danger to persons or property.
d. Trees located in a Foundation Planting which for
purposes of this Resolution are trees whose trunk
is within six feet (6') of a dwelling house.
e. Trees which are located in and interfere with a
public utility easement or drainage easement.
f. Trees on occupied residential lots of less than one
acre which are less than eighteen inches (18") in
diameter.
NO� THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of
the City of Mendota Heights that this moratorium is imposed pending
the development and adoption of a tree protection ordinance for the
City which is currently in the process of being formulated. This
moratorium is effective on the date this Resolution is adopted and
shall continue in force and effect until September 1, 1995 or until
a tree preservation ordinance is adopted whichever first occurs.
BE IT FIIRTHER RESOLVED that the City of Mendota Heights shall
be liberal in its grants of permits hereunder to accommodate the
development of property within the City and may authorize Code
Enforcement Officers to grant permits under this Resolution in
connection with the issuance of building permits for single family
homes which are not part of a development.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED there will be no application fees or
permit fees.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 7th
day of March, 1995.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
By �-�� �� G%Yl�.-�-�'
Charles E. Mertensotto
Mayor
ATTEST
thleen . Swanson
City Clerk