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� ��L�(L Cl'T"''/ W'�C §78-1110 ORONO CITY CODE the adoption of this article. The provisions of this is incompatible with the policies expressed in this article, including the designation of floodplain article and the preservation of those conservation and wetlands conservation areas, shall be in areas in their natural state. addition to all other provisions of this chapter. (Code 1984, § 10.55(8)) Whenever conflicts occur between other provi- sions of this chapter and provisions of this article, Sec. 78-1113. Floodway district (FW). the most restrictive provision shall prevail. (Code 1984, § 10.55(6)) The following uses have a low flood damage potential and do not obstruct flood flows. These Sec. 78-1111. Regulatory flood protection el- uses shall be permitted within the floodway dis- evation. trict to the extent that they are not prohibited by any other provision of this Code and provided all The regulatory flood protection elevation shall permits or authorizations are received as may be be an elevation no lower than one foot above the required by other provisions of this Code or reg- elevation of the regional flood plus any increases ulation of other governmental agencies having in flood elevation caused by encroachments on the jurisdiction,including without limitation,the Min- floodplain. nesota Department of Natural Resources, the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, and the (1) The regulatory flood protection elevation Lake Minnetonka Conservation District. In addi- within the floodway and flood fringe dis- tion, no use shall adversely affect the capacity of tricts shall be established by adding 1.0 the channels or floodways or any tributary to the foot to the base flood water surface eleva- main stream or of any drainage ditch, or any tions within floodway listed in the floodway other drainage facility or system; and no use shall data table contained in the flood insur- adversely affect the quality or quantity of ground- ance study. Regulatory flood protection water runoff or the quality of the natural environ- elevations between cross sections shall be ment. interpolated. (1) Permitted uses,when in conformance with (2) The regulatory flood protection elevation this chapter, are: for Lake Minnetonka shall be 932.5 MSL. a. Agricultural uses, such as pasture, (3) The regulatory flood protection elevation grazing and wild crop harvesting. within the general floodplain district shall be calculated by a qualified registered b. Fish and wildlife sanctuaries. professional engineer in accordance with c. Recreational uses, such as fishing procedures set forth in this article. accesses, unpaved hiking, biking, (Code 1984, § 10.55(7)) horseback or nature trails, and pic- nic areas. `�i Sec. 78-1112. Development restricted;prohi- d. Residential uses, such as lawns and �� bition. gardens, provided no filling, grading or hard cover is involved. Except as specifically permitted, no filling, grading, dredging, excavation,hard cover, tempo- e. Seasonally installed residential boat rary or permanent structures,obstructions,septic docks for single-family dwellings. systems, well or other construction shall be al- lowed within the floodplain and wetlands conser- £ Natural stone riprap shoreline pro- vation area; nor on any lands within 26 feet of tection. such area; nor on any land within 75 feet of the g. Sand beach blankets meeting the ordinary highwater elevation of any lake shore- requirements of the department of line, nor on land abutting, adjoining or affecting natural resources regulation the area if such activity upon those adjacent areas 6MCAR,15021B. CD78:172