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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 <br />development near the lake to protect water quality. This includes prohibiting buildings, structures, and hardcover <br />improvements (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 />IAverage 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 />*The rr►ure restrictive setback will be applied to determine the building setback. <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 />7 <br />