This chapter shall be known as the "Kasson Zoning Ordinance" except as referred to herein, where it shall be known as "this chapter".

(Ord. 879, passed 10-28-2020)

   Pursuant to the authority conferred by M.S. § 462.357, Laws of 1965, as may be amended from time to time, this chapter is enacted.

(Ord. 879, passed 10-28-2020)

   The intent of this chapter is to:

   (A)   Protect the public health, safety and general welfare of the community and people in the city;

   (B)   Promote orderly development and redevelopment;

   (C)   Promote, protect and conserve the character and preserve and enhance the stability of properties and areas within the city;

   (D)   Prevent overcrowding of land and undue concentrations of structures by regulating land, buildings, yards and density of population;

   (E)   Provide adequate light, air and convenience of access to property;

   (F)   Prevent congestion in the public right-of-way;

   (G)   Provide for compatibility of different land uses;

   (H)   Protect against fire, explosion, noxious fumes and pollution of the environment;

   (I)   Promote a visually pleasing environment throughout the community;

   (J)   Provide for administration of this chapter;

   (K)   Provide for amendments; and

   (L)   Prescribe penalties for violation of regulations.

(Ord. 879, passed 10-28-2020)

(Ord. 879, passed 10-28-2020)

   It is not intended by this chapter to repeal, abrogate, annul, impair or interfere with any existing easements, covenants, deed restrictions, agreements, rules, regulations or permits previously adopted or issued pursuant to law. However, whenever this chapter imposes greater restrictions, the provisions of this chapter shall govern.

(Ord. 879, passed 10-28-2020)

   (A)   If any section, clause, provision or portion of this chapter is adjudged unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this chapter shall not be affected thereby.

   (B)   If any application of this chapter to a particular structure, land or water is adjudged unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall not be applicable to any other structure, land or water not specifically included in said judgment.

   (C)   The city does not guarantee, warrant or represent that only those areas designated as flood lands will be subject to periodic inundation and hereby asserts that there is no liability on the part of the City of Kasson, its agencies or employees for any flood damages, sanitation problems or structural damages that may occur as a result of reliance upon and conformance with this chapter.

(Ord. 879, passed 10-28-2020)

   (A)   Any claim based upon an act or omission of an officer or employee exercising due care in the execution of any valid or invalid portions of this chapter and any claim based upon the performance or the failure to exercise or perform a discretionary function or duty whether or not the discretion is abused, are enumerated as exceptions to M.S. § 466.02, as may be amended from time to time, and the section does not apply.

   (B)   The city shall defend, save harmless and indemnify any of its officers or employees whether elected or appointed, against any tort claim or demand whether groundless or otherwise arising out of an alleged act or omission occurring in the performance of duty in the enforcement and administration of this chapter, except as provided in M.S. § 466.07, as may be amended from time to time.

(Ord. 879, passed 10-28-2020)