# Minn. R. 6120.2600: POLICY

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_6120_2600

## Section

- **Citation:** Minn. R. 6120.2600
- **Heading:** POLICY
- **Jurisdiction:** Minnesota
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Minnesota Administrative Rules / DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES / Chapter 6120 / Part 6120.2600

## Text

The uncontrolled use of shorelands adversely affects the public health, safety, and general welfare by contributing to pollution of public waters and by impairing the local tax base. In furtherance of the policies declared in Minnesota Statutes, section 84.083 , and chapters 103A, 103B, 103E to 103G, 115, 116, 394, 396, and 462, the commissioner provides the following minimum standards and criteria for the subdivision, use, and development of the shorelands of public waters. The standards and criteria are intended to preserve and enhance the quality of surface waters, conserve the economic and natural environmental values of shorelands, and provide for the wise use of water and related land resources of the state.

## Nearby sections

- [Minn. R. 6120.2500 DEFINITIONS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_6120_2500.md)
- [Minn. R. 6120.2600 POLICY](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_6120_2600.md)
- [Minn. R. 6120.2800 SCOPE](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_6120_2800.md)
- [Minn. R. 6120.3000 SHORELAND MANAGEMENT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_6120_3000.md)
- [Minn. R. 6120.3100 LAND USE DISTRICTS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_6120_3100.md)
- [Minn. R. 6120.3200 CRITERIA FOR LAND USE ZONING DISTRICT DESIGNATION](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_6120_3200.md)
- [Minn. R. 6120.3300 ZONING PROVISIONS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_6120_3300.md)
- [Minn. R. 6120.3500 SUBDIVISION PROVISIONS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_6120_3500.md)
- [Minn. R. 6120.3800 PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_6120_3800.md)
- [Minn. R. 6120.3900 ADMINISTRATION](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_6120_3900.md)
- [Minn. R. 6120.5000 DEFINITIONS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_6120_5000.md)
- [Minn. R. 6120.5100 POLICY](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_6120_5100.md)
- [Minn. R. 6120.5200 SCOPE](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_6120_5200.md)
- [Minn. R. 6120.5300 SEVERABILITY](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_6120_5300.md)

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