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Resolution No. /D�9y � � .''• Page 38 1. 5023 Structures in Public Waters : "It is the policy of the Department to discourage the waterward occupation � of the becls of public waters by offshore navigational facilities , retaining walls , and other structures in order to preserve the natural character of public waters and their shorelands , and provide a balance between the protection and utilization of public waters ; and to encourage the removal of existing waterway obstructions which do not serve the public interest from the beds of public waters at the earliest practicable date. The placement of ' structures in public waters shall not be permitted where . the structure: � • � 1. Is intended to gain access to navigable water depths where such access can be reasonably attained . by al�ernative means . 2. Will obstruct navigation and/or create a water . safety hazard. 1, 3. Will be detrimental to significant fish and wildlife habitat, or protected vegetation. Construction is prohibited in posted fish spawning areas . " Permanent docks ". . . . . . . shall extend lakeward only to a navigable depth (generally considered to be no greater than four (4) feet) . " � b. ) Standards and Criteria for the Management of Municipal Shoreland 'Areas of Minnesota NR82: - NR83 Land Use �ontrol Provisions : a . ) Land Use Designa�tion: �:"The development of shorelands of public waters shall be coi�trolled by means of land use zoning districts whi�h are designated to be compatible with the classes of public waters set forth in NR82 (f) . Land use zoning districts shall be established to provide for: 1. The management of areas unsuitable for development ' due to wet soils , steep- slopes , flooding, inadequate drainage, severe erosion potential, or any other feature likely to be harmful to the health, safety or welfare of � � the residents of the community.