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Restrictions to Lake Lots <br />Lake 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 lake stairs) <br />• General Development (e.g. Lake Minnetonka): 75' <br />• Natural Environment (e.g. Lake Classen & French Lake): 150' <br />• Recreational Development (e.g. Long Lake): 75'/100' <br />Hardcover <br />• Hardcover allowance for an individual property is based on the assigned tier within the Stormwater Quality Overlay <br />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 />• Hardcover means a hard surface that prevents or retards entry of water into the soil and causes water to run off the <br />surface in greater quantities and at an increased rate of flow than prior to development. Hardcover shall include but not be <br />limited to the following: all building footprints, driveways, sidewalks, stepping stones, retaining walls, patios, courts (sport, <br />tennis, etc.), decks, pools, areas used for the extended outdoor storage of vehicles or equipment, and all other similar <br />features or surfaces as determined by the city engineer or city planner. <br />Average Lakeshore Setback (ALS) <br />The ALS is a sightline setback intended to protect views of the lake, including views across a neighbor's property. <br />• Accessory structures (pools, patios, retaining walls) are permitted if they are under 42" in height from grade. <br />• The setback is determined based on the location of the neighboring homes. <br />• Because there are two lake setbacks, the more restrictive setback is applied to determine the building setback. <br />39 <br />