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-s ■ i»-'► tJii t;r::>' •itfc: . 5--. SSc; MSlttN Zoning Code Amendment February XO, 1992 Fage 2 Mioraland Witiegemant Ordiaaiice Highlights The Shoreland Management Ordinance will constitute an entirely new section. Section 10.56, within the zoning code. A number of definitions not appearing elsewhere in the zoning code are added for clarity, and existing definitions within various sechl<sia of the sonlng code and subdivision code are revised as necessary to elimi.iate inconsistencies. A number of new concepts# such as "bluff*# "bluff impact zone", "shore impact sone*» and ■water-oriented accessory structure or facility", are introduced for the sake of co^llance with DNP regulations. Because Orono has defined lakeshore zoning districts and a number of restrictive controls already in place, it was determined that creation of a Shoreland Overlay District was the most appropriate method to effectuate the necessary ordinances without comprosising the integrity of the current code structure. The lakes which define the extent of the Shoreland Overlay District are classified either as General Development (GO), Hecraational Development (RD) or Natural Environment (NE). The District includas lands within 1,000 feet of the Ordinary High Water Level (OHWD of these defined Ia)ces# as well as lands within 300 feet of designated tributary streams. The Cif' contracted with Barr Engineering to provide supportive data to assist the ONR in determining the OHWL for Lake Classen, Dic)cey Laks# and Lydiard Lake, for which no OHWL had previously been dafinad. Additionally# the DNR defined the OHVr, for French La)ce. Three tributary streams within Orono were initially daaignated as protacted waters by the DNR. These include kalntars Cretdc# Wolsfeld Creek (entering the north side of Long Laks from sources in Medina) and Long Lake Creek (between Long Lake and Tanagar Lake). The Lake Use Committee has recommended adding Stubbs Bay Creek (between Lake Classen and Stubbs Bay) and Dickey Lake Creek (between Dickey Lake and Long Lake) as protected waters subject to Shoreland Regulations. The ordinance provides for notification of the DNR whenever variances# conditional use permits or amendment'^ are being considarad that affect the Shoreland Overlay District. Perhaps the most significant portion of the Shoreland Management Ordinance is Subdivision 16# The Shoreland Overlay District Standards. These standards apply to the use and development of all property in the District# and are summarized as follows: - Minimum lot area and width standards generally exhibit no change from existing codes. ^ /■ ■