02-18-2020 Planning Commission Packet

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1,,_-_--- ' ( i Residential Docks, Structures, & Watercraft -i, - 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 standards will minimize the impact to the lake and shoreline, while promoting positive neighbor relations. Please view the complete LMCD codes or contact the LMCD for information about unique situations. Permits/Licenses Annual permits/licenses are generally not required for single family residential Finding the Lines properties. However, there are some situations where a permit or license is 0 required as listed below: 929.4 Ft Ordinary High • License to store five or more watercraft, under certain circumstances allowed Water Line (OHW) by code. Examples include residential properties with or sharing 226 feet or The 929.4 OHW may be more of 929.4 OHW shoreline, homeowner associations, shared docks, etc. different from the shoreline • Permit for installation of permanent docks, installed using machine driven depending on the water level pilings. in the lake. When a site survey • Permit for dock extension during declared Low Water Conditions. is required, the 929.4 OHW • Nonconforming use permit for docks/moorings in existence since 05/03/1978. measurement should be specifically requested. This is Variances the basis of dock and storage requirements. The Lake water A variance from the code may be requested by a property owner if a practical level can be found at difficulty exists such as conflicting dock use areas or shallow water. Variances www.minnehahacreek.org. 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. (LMCD code 1.07) Extended Side Property Lines Location (Authorized Dock Use Area) First, be sure you own or have Docks, structures, and watercraft must be located within an authorized Dock Use rights to the shoreline. When Area, determined by setbacks from the extended side property lines and length needed, a property survey will into the lake. The Dock Use Area Illustration provides an example of a typical dock indicate the side property use area. A neighboring property owner may allow the dock and watercraft to lines. If a survey is not encroach into the side setbacks. As indicated below, some uses are grandfathered available, property markers/ if the property/site has not been replated, subdivided, combined or otherwise stakes may exist and can be changed since a certain date. For unusual lots or shoreline, contact the LMCD to used to determine the side determine the Dock Use Area. property line. The extended side property line is when the Dock Length Side Setbacks side property line on land is Shoreline Feet ' Condition Feet extended into the lake. This is Equal to Dock length 0-50 ft 10 ft important in determining the Up to 100 ft required setbacks from shoreline Dock length 50-100 ft 15 ft q 40 to 60 ft andadjacent properties. In cases in existence on 60 ft in existenceen ftn 2oless; 7 5 ft where the property is curved in on 2/02/1970 02/05/1970 or unusual, the LMCD will help - Slip opens into adjacent Depth of slip; determine the extended side First reach to property (side opening) min. 20 ft 40 ft or less 4 ft water property lines. depth or 60 ft Canopy fabric exceeding 20 ft 30 inches vertically Page 1 of 2 (Version 1101017)