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PC EXHlBIT � <br /> DIVISiON 9.-RS SEASONAL RECREATIONAL DISTRICT((as modffred.� unnecessarysections removed)) <br /> Sec.78-561. -Purpose. <br /> The RS seasonal recreational district is intended to provide a district which wili allow a law-density <br /> seasonal form of residential development or recreational activity on the three Lake Minnetonka islands <br /> within the city. Big Island, Mahpiyata Island and Deering Island are totally surrounded by water. Special <br /> probEems exist because of their isolated location and because there is no direct access by land or bridge. <br /> Transportation is difficult,dangerous and slow,especially in fall or spring when the ice is forming or melting. <br /> Englneering, financial, administrative artd practical difficulties prevent servici�g the islands with sewer or <br /> water utilities, garbage collection, or complete police, fire, medical emergency or other municipal services. <br /> The islands have histo�ically been used for summer cabins, carrtping spots, temporary boat landings and a <br /> disabEed veterans' summer camp. As long as thls usage remains minimal, public health and safety is <br /> reasonably maintained. But deve(oprnent forecasts indicate increasing pressures for more intensive usage <br /> that could easily exceed the citys public service capabilities. For these reasons, the city's comprehensive <br /> plans have long-established policies encouraging eventual public ownership of the is(ands as recreational <br /> resources far general lake users. In addition, limited private seasonal recreational use wauld be allowed to <br /> continue Indefinitely,subject to strict cor�formance with special health and safety standards.The RS district <br /> is establlshed to implement these special planning policies. <br /> Sec. 78-564. - Permitted uses. <br /> Within any RS seasonal recreational district, no land or structures shall be used except for any one of <br /> the following uses: <br /> (1) Gardens. <br /> (2) One-family detached dwellings used for seasonal recreational use not to exoee� 180 days in any <br /> one year, and not to be the owner's principal residence for homestead tax credi;purposes. <br /> (3) One-family, seasonal recreational use of land without structures, or with accessory structures <br /> only, such as tent camping or day use only. Accessory structures permitted on land without a <br /> principal structure shall be limited to one or more of the following: <br /> a. Docks conforming to city and LMCD code requirements. <br /> b. Not more than one storage building not to exceed 120 square feet in area. <br /> c. Fire rings or barbeque pits. <br /> d. Open deck or screen house not to exceed 300 square feet in area. <br /> e. Not more than one toilet building or outhouse,which must conform in location and design to <br /> the requirements of section 78-574. <br /> f. Tents or similar temporary structures to be in place not to exceed 180 days in any one year. <br /> (4) Publicly owned and operated parks, nature areas or wildEife preserves, for day use only, when <br /> operated by the city, the Hennepin Park Reserve Disfict or by the state department of natural <br /> resources.All dockage or structures shall remain subject to council review and approval. <br /> Sec.78-566. -Accessory uses. <br /> Within any RS seasonal recreational district, no acxessory structure or use of land shall be permitted <br /> unless a perrnitted or conditional use is first established on such land, except as allowed in section 78- <br /> 564{3). Once a permitted or conditional use exists on any lot or parcel, no accessory structure or use of <br /> land shall be permitted except for one or more of the following uses: <br /> Page 1 <br />