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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; <br /> Ord. No. 106 3rd series, § 28, 6-10-2013; Ord. No. 157 3rd series, § 1, 8-10-2015) <br /> Sec. 78-1280. -Minimum lowest floor elevations. <br /> All structures located within the Shoreland Overlay District which are subject to the floodplain <br /> regulations of article VIII of this chapter shall be placed at an elevation consistent with the requirements of <br /> that article. The regulatory flood protection elevation shall be established as set forth in section 78-1111. <br /> All structures constructed within the Shoreland Overlay District shall have their lowest floor, including <br /> basement, placed at an elevation no lower than the regulatory flood protection elevation. Where the <br /> regulatory floodplain elevation cannot reasonably be determined,the minimum elevation at which the lowest <br /> floor, including basement, may be placed shall be determined as follows: <br /> (1) For lakes, by placing the lowest floor at a level at least three feet above the highest known water <br /> level, or three feet above the ordinary high water level, whichever is higher. <br /> (2) For rivers and streams, by placing the lowest floor at least three feet above the flood of record. <br /> (Ord. No. 101 2nd series, § 1(10.56(16)(D)), 2-24-1992) <br /> Sec. 78-1282. - Driveways,stairways, lifts and landings. <br /> (a) A driveway no wider than eight feet is permitted in the shoreland or tributary setback zone if the <br /> property has no other frontage on or access to a public or private road. <br /> (b) Stairways and lifts are the preferred alternative to major topographic alterations for achieving access <br /> up and down bluffs and steep slopes to shore areas. Stairways, lifts and landings shall be allowed in <br /> the shore setback zone and must meet the following design requirements: <br /> (1) Stairways and lifts must not exceed four feet in width. <br /> (2) Landings for stairways and lifts shall not exceed 32 square feet in area. <br /> (3) Canopies or roofs are not allowed on stairways, lifts, or landings. <br /> (4) Stairways, lifts and landings may be either constructed above the ground on posts or pilings or <br /> placed into the ground, provided they are designed and built in a manner that ensures control of <br /> soil erosion. <br /> (5) Stairways, lifts and landings must be located in the most visually inconspicuous portions of lots, <br /> as viewed from the surface of the public water, assuming summer, leaf-on conditions, whenever <br /> practical. <br /> (6) Facilities necessary to provide shore area access to physically handicapped persons shall be <br /> allowed, provided that the dimensional and performance standards of subsections(1)—(5)of this <br /> section are completed in addition to the requirements of the Minnesota Regulations, chapter <br /> 1340. <br /> (7) A building permit shall be obtained for construction of stairways, lifts and landings regardless of <br /> whether such improvements are constructed above, at or below grade. <br /> (Ord. No. 101 2nd series, § 1(10.56(16)(F)), 2-24-1992; Ord. No. 59 3rd series, § 2, 5-11-2009) <br /> Sec. 78-1286. -Topographic alterations/grading and filling. <br /> (a) Grading and filling and excavations necessary for the construction of structures, sewage treatment <br /> systems, and driveways under validly issued construction permits for these facilities do not require the <br /> issuance of a separate grading and filling permit. However, all grading and filling activity approved <br /> permits for construction of structures, sewage treatment systems, and driveways shall adhere to the <br /> grading and filling standards of this article. <br /> Page 7 <br />