Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 174 - Pipeline Saftey Office
Chapter 7535 - MODEL PIPELINE SETBACK ORDINANCE
Part 7535.0100 - DEFINITIONS

Subpart 1. Scope.

The terms used in this chapter have the meanings given them in this part.

Subp. 2. Building.

"Building" means a structure designed primarily for human use or occupancy including businesses, offices, educational facilities, medical facilities, residences, and institutions. Decks, overhangs, porches, or similar attached structures are considered part of the building. Building does not include appurtenances required to operate or maintain pipeline systems.

Subp. 3. Commissioner.

"Commissioner" means the commissioner of public safety.

Subp. 4. Other development.

"Other development" means commercial, industrial, or agricultural development when it results in the construction of a building or place of public assembly.

Subp. 5. Pipeline.

"Pipeline" has the meaning given it in Minnesota Statutes, section 299J.02, subdivision 11.

Subp. 6. Pipeline easement.

"Pipeline easement" means the existing easement or a subsequent easement resulting from the negotiation of a change in the boundaries of the existing easement.

Subp. 7. Place of public assembly.

"Place of public assembly" means a site that is occupied by 20 or more persons on at least five days a week for ten weeks in any 12-month period. The days and weeks need not be consecutive.