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I w-nw ORONO CITY CODE the edcptian of this article. The provisions of this article, including the designation cf ilocdplatn and v»etlar4ds conservation areas, shall be in addition to all other provisions of this chapter. Whenever ccnflicts occur between other provi sions of this chapter and provisions of this article, the most restrictive provnsion shall prevail. (Code 1984, i 10.55:6)1 See. 78-1111. Regulatory Hood protection el evation. The regulatory flood protection elevation shall be an elevation no lower than one foot above the elevation of the regional flood plus any increases in flood elevation caused by encroachments on the floodplain. (1) The regulator, flood protection elevation within the Ccodwav and flood fringe dis tricts shall be established by adding 1.0 foot to the base flood water surface eleva tions within floodway listed in the floodway data table conUined in the flood insur ance study. Regulatory flood protection elevations between cross sections shall be interpolated. (2) The regulatory flood protection elevation for Lake Minnetonka shall be 932 5 MSL. (3) The regulatory flood protecticr. e'.e\*atior. within the general floodplain district shall be calculated by a qualified registered professional engineer in accordance w'lth procedures set forth in this article (Code 1984. S 10.55(7)) Sec. 78-1112. Development restricted: prohi bition. Except as specifically permitted, no filling, grading, dredging, excavation, hard cover, tempo rary or permanent structure', obstructions, septic systems, well or other construction shall be al- lowtd within the floodplAin w6tlAnds conscr* vation area; nor on any lands within 26 feet of such area; nor on any land within 75 feet of the ordinary highwatcr elevation of any lake ihore- hne, nor on land abutting, or affecting the area if such activity upon those acUaeent areas is incaxpatible w;th the policies expressed in this article and the preservation of those conservation areas in their natural state. . (Code 1984, } 10 55:8j) J Sec. 78-1113. Floodway district (F\4*). The following uses have a lew flood damage potential and do not obstruct flood flo\\ % These uses shall be permitted wifiun the fleodway dis trict to the extent that they are not prohibited by any other provisicn of this Code and provided all permits or authorizations are received as may be required by other provisions of this Code or reg ulation of other governmental agencies having junsdicticn. including without Imitation, the Min nesota Department of Natural Rescurces, the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, and the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District In addi tion, no use shall adversely affect the capacity of the channels or floodways or any tributary to the main stream or of any drainage ditch, or any other drainage facility or 6>'ste-^ aui use shall adversely affect the quality or qu4.n;.t> o ’ t-ound- water runoff or the quality of the natural environ ment. (1) Permitted uses, when m conformance with this chapter, are a. Agricultural uses, such as pasture, grazing and wild crop harveitmg. b. Fish and wildlife sanctuaries. c Recreational uses, such as fishing accesses, uepaved hiking, biking, horseback or nature trails, and pic nic areas. d. Residential uses, such at lawns and gardens, provided no filling, grading or hard cover is involved. e. Seasonally installed residential boat docks for single-family dwellings t Natural stone riprap shoreline pro tection. g. Sand beach blankets meeting the requirements of the department of natural resources regulation 6MCAR15021B. CD78-.172