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Building Restrictions on Lake Lots <br />Lake/Shore Setback* <br />The Lake Setback is a measured setback from the 929.4'Ordinary High Water Level (OHWL)contour restricting development <br />near the lake to protect water quality. This includes prohibiting buildings, structures, and hardcover improvements <br />(exceptions include necessary lake stairs) within the shore setback. <br />•General Development (e.g. Lake Minnetonka): 75’ shore setback <br />•Natural Environment (e.g. Lake Classen & French Lake): 150’ shore setback <br />•Recreational Development (e.g. Long Lake): 75’/100’ shore setback <br />Average Lakeshore Setback (ALS)* <br />The ALS is a sight-line setback intended to protect the views of the lake enjoyed across a neighbor’s property. <br />•Accessory structures with a maximum height of 42” or less from grade (pools, patios, retaining walls) are permitted within <br />the ALS. <br />•The ALS is determined by the location of the neighboring homes on either side of the subject. <br />Hardcover <br />•Hardcover limitations are placed on individual properties based on the assigned tier within the Stormwater Quality <br />Overlay District. <br />•Majority of the properties abutting the lakes and protected tributaries are classified as Tier 1 and are limited to 25% <br />hardcover. <br />*The more restrictive setback will be applied to determine the building setback. <br />56