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10 REVISOR 6120.3300 <br /> (2) the deck encroachment toward the ordinary high water level does not <br /> exceed 15 percent of the existing shoreline setback of the structure from the ordinary high <br /> water level or does not encroach closer than 30 feet, whichever is more restrictive; and <br /> (3) the deck is constructed primarily of wood, and is not roofed or screened. <br /> Subp. 4. Shoreland alterations. Vegetative alterations and excavations or grading <br /> and filling necessary for the construction of structures and sewage treatment systems <br /> under validly issued permits for these facilities are exempt from the vegetative alteration <br /> standards in this subpart and separate permit requirements for grading and filling. <br /> However, the grading and filling conditions of this subpart must be met for issuance � <br /> of permits for structures and sewage treatment systems. Alterations of vegetation and <br /> _ topography must be controlled by local governments to prevent erosion into public <br /> waters, fix nutrients, preserve shoreland aesthetics, preserve historic values, prevent <br /> bank slumping, and protect fish and wildlife habitat. Public roads and parking areas, as <br /> regulated by subpart 5, are exempt from the provisions of this part. <br /> A. Removal or alterations of vegetation, except for forest management or <br /> agricultural uses as provided for in subparts 7 and 8, is allowed according to the following <br /> standards: <br /> (1) Intensive vegetation clearing within the shore and bluff impact zones . <br /> and on steep slopes is not allowed. Intensive vegetation clearing outside of these areas is <br /> allowed.if the activity is consistent with the forest management standards in subpart 8. <br /> (2) Limited clearing of trees and shrubs and cutting; pruning, and trimming <br /> of trees to accommodate the placement of stairways and landings, picnic areas, access <br /> paths, livestock watering areas, beach and watercraft access areas, and permitted <br /> water-oriented accessory structures or facilities, as well as providing a view to the water <br /> from the principal dwelling site, in shore and bluff impact zones and on steep slopes is <br /> allowed, provided that: � <br /> (a) the screening of structures, vehicles, or other facilities as viewed <br /> froin the water, assuming summer, leaf-on conditions, is not substantially reduced; <br /> (b) along rivers, existing shading of water surfaces is preserved; and <br /> (c) the above provisions are not applicable to the removal of trees, <br /> limbs, or branches that are dead, diseased; or pose safety hazards. <br /> (3) Use of fertilizer and pesticides in the shoreland management district <br /> must be done in such a way as to minimize runofF into the shore impact zone or public <br /> water by the use of earth, vegetation, or both. <br /> B. Before grading or filling on steep slopes or within shore or bluff impact <br /> zones involving the movement of more than ten cubic yards of material or anywhere else <br /> Copyright�2009 by the Revisor of Statutes,State of Minnesota. All Rights Reserved. <br />