New Code Illogical

Rowland — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 08:23:24 -0500

New Code Illogical

If I go to the City of Shakopee URL: http://www.ci.shakopee.mn.us/nr_storm_water_ponds.cfm and look at the storm water pond section it says "The best filter strip is mature woodland with full ground-level, mid-story, and upper-story growth."

Now exactly how does one do that if "No fencing or landscaping improvements are permitted on an easement if it prevents city workers from getting access to something like a storm-water pond or catch basin?"

Wouldn't a full ground-level, mid-story, and upper-story growth inhibit access to a degree? Exactly what amount of access is needed? What is prevention? If they need to take construction vehicles down the slope how much impediment will some Echinacea, Carl forester grass and some other wildflowers actually have? If there is a single tree in a 150 foot long space can they not go around it?

The statute should define the access needed so that some landscaping can be done.

Putting up a fence this summer? Get a permit first

sfiecke — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 17:59:33 -0500

The city of Shakopee is now requiring permits for fences in an effort to prevent building in restricted areas.

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New Code Illogical

Putting up a fence this summer? Get a permit first