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Residential Docks, Structures, & Watercraft Lake Minnetonka Lake Minnetonka is a great natural resource. The Lake Minnetonka Conservation District (LMCD) manages lake use to preserve the Lake, promote safety, and enhance the experience of all Lake enthusiasts. A summary of the regulations regarding docks, structures and watercraft is provided as a guide for residents, realtors, and installers. Following these .0 standards wiiI rninimize the impact to the lake and shoreline, wNle pr moting positive neighbor relations. Please view the complete LMCD codes or contact the LMCD for information about uniqUe situations, Perm its/Licenses Annual permits/licenses are generally not required for single family residential properties. However, there are some situations where a permit or license is required as listed below: * License to store five or more watercraft, under certain circumstances allowed by code. Examples include residential properties with or sharing 226 feet or more of 929.4 OHW shoreline, homeowner associations, shared docks, etc. * Permit for installation of permanent docks, installed using machine driven pilings. * Permit for dock extension during declared Low Water Conditions. * Nonconforming use permit for docks/moorings in existence since 05/03/1978 Variances A variance from the code may be requested by a property owner 'tf a practicai difficulty exists such as conflicting dock use areas or shallow water. *Variances should be registered with the County property records since they are conditions on the property. In many situations, property owners work with each other to adjust side setbacks and avoid the need for variances. (LMC -D code 1.07) Location (Authorized Dock Use Area) Docks, structures, and watercraft must be iocated within an authorized Dock Use Area, determined by setbacks from the extended side property lines and length into the lake. The Dock Use Area fflustration provides an example of a typical dock use area. A neighboring property owner may allow the dock and watercraft to encroach into the side setbacks. As indicated below, some uses are grandfathered if the property/site has not been replated, subdivided, combined or otherwise changed since a certain date, For unusual lots or shoreline, contact the LM1,C0 to determine the Dock Use Area. Dock Length Side Setbacks Shoreline Feet Equal to Up to 100 ft shoreline 15 ft 40 to 60 ft and 5 ft in existence on 60 ft 02/05/1970 Depth of slip; property (side opening) First reach to 40 ft or less 4 ft water L 30 inches vertically depth or 60 ft Condition Feet Dock length 0-50 ft loft Dock length 50-100 ft 15 ft Shoreline 50 ft or less, if 5 ft in existence on 2/02/1670 Slip opens into adjacent Depth of slip; property (side opening) min. 20 ft Canopy fabric exceeding 20 ft L 30 inches vertically I i Finding the Lines 929.4 Ft Ordinary High Water Line (OHW) The 929.4 0HW may be different from the shoreiine depending on the water levei in the lake. When a site survey is required, the 929A OHW measurement should be specifically requested. This is the basis of dock and storage requirements. The Lake Minnetonka water level can be found at wvvw.tnc�vd.org, Extended Side Property 1 -Ines F -ir� ,t. be sure. you own or have. rigtnts to 14ne vlore'ine., �,,Yhen neendeci, a propr,,rty survey will 4-idicate tip, side Property lines. If a survey is ricit availab!,- r '0 y pert mar or may exist and Can be u�edwl determ"fie Vie side property kne. Thav exterided side property iine is when the side proportyi, fine on N�-zndl is, ext nded into the lake. T his iso important in determining the required setbacks from adjacent properties. In cases where the property is curved or unusual, the LMCD will help determine the extended side property lines. Page 1, of 2 Wersion 04/2412017)