§ 27-77. Definitions.

Unless specifically defined below, words or phrases used in this division shall be interpreted so as to give them the same meaning as they have in common usage and to give this chapter its most reasonable application. For the purpose of this division, the words "must" and "shall" are mandatory and not permissive.

Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) is an alternative form of environmental review as detailed in Minnesota Rules 4410.3610. The content and format of an AUAR is similar to that of the EAW, but provides for a level of analysis comparable to that of an EIS.

Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) is a brief document which is designed to assess the environmental effects and to set out the basic facts necessary to determine whether an EIS is required for a proposed project or to initiate the scoping process for an EIS.

Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is a detailed written statement as required by M.S. § 116D.04, subdivision 2a used to evaluate proposed projects which have the potential for significant environmental effects.

Mitigation is:

(1)

Avoiding impacts altogether by not undertaking a certain project or parts of a project;

(2)

Minimizing impacts by limiting the degree of magnitude of a project;

(3)

Rectifying impacts by repairing, rehabilitating, or restoring the affected environment;

(4)

Reducing or eliminating impacts over time by preservation and maintenance operations during the life of the project;

(5)

Compensating for impacts by replacing or providing substitute resources or environments; or

(6)

Reducing or avoiding impacts by implementation of pollution prevention measures.

(Ord. No. 1839, § 1839.01, 3-9-2011)