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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS <br /> What is a restricted watercraft? <br /> A restricted watercraft is defined as any boat or vessel for use on or stored on the public <br /> waters on the lake except for unrestricted watercraft. An unrestricted watercraft is <br /> defined as a boat or vessel that is: <br /> 1) 16' or less in length and unmotorized; or <br /> 2) 16' or less in length and which uses a motor of 10 horsepower or less; or <br /> 3) 20' or less in length and unmotorized, and which is propelled solely by human <br /> power. <br /> Most personal watercraft (Jet Ski, Wave Runner, or similar) would qualify as a restricted <br /> watercraft (due to horsepower). A sailboat longer than 16' (motorized or un-motorized) <br /> would also qualify as a restricted watercraft. <br /> How many boats can I store? <br /> LMCD ordinances regulate the number of restricted watercraft that may be stored within <br /> a Dock Use Area at a residential site. In summary, Section 2.02 provides for: <br /> • Subd. 1: The General Rule is one restricted watercraft for each 50' (1:50') of <br /> continuous shoreline; without reference to the owners being residents of the site; or <br /> • Subd. 2: Unless a greater number is allowed by the 1:50' General Rule, up to two <br /> restricted watercraft may be moored or docked at any dock or mooring facility on a <br /> residential site in existence on August 30, 1978; without regard to the owners being <br /> residents of the site; or <br /> • Subd. 3 (a-c): Unless a greater number is allowed by the 1:50' General Rule, up to <br /> four restricted watercraft may be moored or docked at a dock or mooring area at a <br /> site, provided a number of conditions are met. One of these conditions includes all <br /> restricted watercraft must be owned and registered to the residents who live in the <br /> one single-family residential structure on the site. <br /> • Subd. 4: Docks and mooring areas lawfully in existence on 5/3/78 may continue <br /> provided the number of restricted watercraft does not exceed the number moored or <br /> docked on 5/3/78. Restrictions apply, one of which is to secure a non-conforming use <br /> permit. <br /> In order to store five or more restricted watercraft, a multiple dock license would need to be <br /> approved by the LMCD Board of Directors (Code Section 2.03), based on a minimum of 226' <br /> of shoreline. <br /> Communication to your local municipality on your boat storage needs is highly <br /> recommended as the most restrictive Ordinance applies. <br />