LA18-000076 (1725 Bohns Pt Rd) Ex J City Code Sections

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(Ord. No. 101 2nd series, § 1(10.56(16)(C)), 2-24-1992; Ord. No. 11 3rd series, § 1, 5-24-2004; Ord. No. 106 3rd series, § 28, 6-10-2013; Ord. No. 157 3rd series, § 1, 8-10-2015) Sec. 78-1280. - Minimum lowest floor elevations. All structures located within the Shoreland Overlay District which are subject to the floodplain regulations of article VIII of this chapter shall be placed at an elevation consistent with the requirements of that article. The regulatory flood protection elevation shall be established as set forth in section 78-1111. All structures constructed within the Shoreland Overlay District shall have their lowest floor, including basement, placed at an elevation no lower than the regulatory flood protection elevation. Where the regulatory floodplain elevation cannot reasonably be determined, the minimum elevation at which the lowest floor, including basement, may be placed shall be determined as follows: (1) For lakes, by placing the lowest floor at a level at least three feet above the highest known water level, or three feet above the ordinary high water level, whichever is higher. (2) For rivers and streams, by placing the lowest floor at least three feet above the flood of record. (Ord. No. 101 2nd series, § 1(10.56(16)(D)), 2-24-1992) Sec. 78-1281. - Water-oriented accessory structures. The only water-oriented accessory structures allowed to be located nearer the ordinary high water level than the normal structure setback as specified in this article shall be: (1) One lockbox no greater than 20 square feet in area and no higher than 48 inches in height; (2) One flagpole setback from side lot lines a distance no less than the required principal structure side yard setback for the zoning district; and (3) One pumphouse no greater than 20 square feet in area and no higher than 48 inches in height. (Ord. No. 101 2nd series, § 1(10.56(16)(E)), 2-24-1992; Ord. No. 106 3rd series, § 27, 6-10- 2013) Sec. 78-1282. - Driveways, stairways, lifts and landings. (a) A driveway no wider than eight feet is permitted in the shoreland or tributary setback zone if the property has no other frontage on or access to a public or private road. (b) Stairways and lifts are the preferred alternative to major topographic alterations for achieving access up and down bluffs and steep slopes to shore areas. Stairways, lifts and landings shall be allowed in the shore setback zone and must meet the following design requirements: (1) Stairways and lifts must not exceed four feet in width. (2) Landings for stairways and lifts shall not exceed 32 square feet in area. (3) Canopies or roofs are not allowed on stairways, lifts, or landings. (4) Stairways, lifts and landings may be either constructed above the ground on posts or pilings or placed into the ground, provided they are designed and built in a manner that ensures control of soil erosion. (5) Stairways, lifts and landings must be located in the most visually inconspicuous portions of lots, as viewed from the surface of the public water, assuming summer, leaf-on conditions, whenever practical.