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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What is a restricted watercraft? A restricted watercraft is defined as any boat or vessel for use on or stored on the public waters on the lake except for urrrestricted watercraft. An unrestricted watercraft is defined as a boat or vessel that is: 1) 16' or less in length and unmotorized; or 2) 16' or less in length and which uses a motor of 10 horsepower or less; or 3) 20' or less in length and unmotorized, and which is propelled solely by human power. Most personal watercraft (Jet Ski, Wave Runner, or similar) would qualify as a restricted watercraft (due to horsepower). A sailboat longer than 16' (motorized or un-motorized) would also qualify as a restricted watercraft. How manv boats can I store? LMCD ordinances regulate the number of restricted watercraft that may be stored within a Dock Use Area at a residential site. In summary, Section 2.02 provides for: • Subd. 1: The General Rule is one restricted watercraft for each 50' (1:50') of continuous shoreline; without reference to the owners being residents of the site; or • Subd. 2: Unless a greater number is allowed by the 1:50' General Rule, up to two restricted watercraft may be moored or docked at any dock or mooring facility on a residential site in existence on AuQust 30, 1978; without regard to the owners being residents of the site; or • Subd. 3 (a-c): Unless a greater number is allowed by the 1:50' General Rule, up to four restricted watercraft may be moored or docked at a dock or mooring area at a site, provided a number of conditions are met. One of these conditions includes all restricted watercraft must be owned ar�d registered to the residents who live in the one sinqle-familv residential structure on the site. Communication to your local municipality on your boat storage needs is highly recommended as the most restrictive Ordinance applies. I , - - ,