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§ 10.56 m- ity 24. "Shoreland” - Land located within the following distances from public waters; 1,000' from the Ordinary High Water level of a lake, pond, or flowage; and 300' from a river or stream, or the landward extent of a flood plain designated by ordinance on a river or streaun, whichever is greater. Where topographic divides occur at lesser distances from the involved water, the limits of shoreland have been modified per the official map entitled Shoreland Overlay District on file at the City offices. 25. "Significant Historic Site" - Any archaeological site, standing structure, or other property that meets the criteria for eligibility to the National Register of Historic Places or is listed in the State Register of Historic Sites, or is determined to be an unplatted cemetery that falls under the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Section 307.08. A historic site meets these criteria if it is presently listed on either register or if it is determined to meet the qualifications for listing after review by the Minnesota State Archaeologist or the Director of the Minnesota Historical Society. All unplatted cemeteries are automatically considered to be sianificant historic sites. 26, "Steep Slope" - Lands having average slopes of 18% or greater as measured over horizontal distances of 50' or more, that are not bluffs. h ■ . Vi 27. "Surface Water-Oriented Commercial Use" - The use of land for commercial purposes, where access to and use of a surface water feature is an integral part of the normal conductance of business. 28. "Variance" - Variance shall mean the same as r k • that term is defined or described in Minnesota Statutes Chapter 462. 24. "Water-Oriented Accessory Structure or Facility" - A small, above ground building or other improvement, except stairways, fences, docks, and retaining walls, which, because of the relationship of its use to a surface water feature, reasonably needs to be located closer to public waters than the normal structure setback. Examples of such structures and facilities include boathouses, gazebos, screen houses, fish houses, pump houses, and detached decks. 25. "Wetland" - Shall have the same meaning as defined in Section 10.55 of the zoning code. Subd. 4. Jurisdiction. The provisions of this ordinance shall apply to the shorelands of the public water bodies as classified in Subdivision 7 of this ordinance. ORONO CC 376-5 ! .'Sl