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ORDINANCE NO. 284, THIRD SERIES <br /> CITY OF ORONO <br /> HENNEPIN COUNTY,MINNESOTA <br /> AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES <br /> PERTAINING TO RETAINING WALLS <br /> THE CITY COUNCIL OF ORONO ORDAINS: <br /> SECTION 1. Chapter 78, Section 1, Definitions shall be amended by removing the <br /> strikethrough text and adding the underlined text: <br /> Retaining wall means a wall or similar structure designed and constructed to hold back and <br /> prevent lateral movement of earth or other landscaping materials. Two or more abutting boulders, <br /> 24 inches in diameter or greater, placed to hold back the earth are considered to be a retaining <br /> wall. Landscape edging, less than 6 inches tall, is not considered a retaining wall. <br /> SECTION 2. Chapter 78, Section 566. Accessory Uses. shall be amended by removing <br /> the strikethrough text and adding the underlined text: <br /> • <br /> • <br /> within 75 feet of the shoreline. <br /> (4-413)Home occupations, as defined in this chapter. All home occupations shall comply with <br /> the provisions of section 78-1376, and the licensing provisions of section 26-76, when <br /> applicable. <br /> (4414)New boathouses within 75 feet of the shoreline are specifically prohibited. <br /> SECTION 3. Chapter 78, Section 1279. Placement of buildings and structures on <br /> lots shall be amended by removing the strikethrough text and adding the underlined text: <br /> (5) Fences, docks, retaining walls. No fence shall be placed within the Shore Setback zone. <br /> Portions of dock located landward of the OHWL shall be considered as a landing, <br /> subject to the regulations for landings per section 78-1282. Retaining walls shall not be <br /> placed within the Shore Setback zone. within the Shore Setback zone may be permitted <br /> according to the following: <br /> a) A retaining wall may be constructed within the shore setback zone if it is an <br /> integral part of a permitted lake access stair and the retaining wall is designed to <br /> be the minimum size necessary. <br /> b) A replacement retaining wall, including a change in material, may be permitted <br /> within the shore setback zone when all of the following conditions are met: <br /> 1. The wall is under 4 feet in height, and in the same location, and <br /> 1 <br />