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Subd. 2. Definitions. Unless specifically defined below, words and phrases used in this Chapter shall be . interpreted so as to give them the same meanings as they have in common usage and so as to give this Chapter its most reasonable application. A. Boathouse. "Boathouse' shall mean a structure used solely for the storage of boats or boating equipment. B. Building Line. 'Building Line' shall mean that line measured across the width of the lot at the point where the principal structure is placed in accordance with setback provisions from the ordinance high water mark. C. Clear -cutting. "Clear -cutting" shall mean the removal of an entire stand of trees. D. Special Use. "Special Use" shall mean a use which, because of unique characteristics, cannot be classified as a permitted use in a shoreland management district, and which, after due consideration by the Planning Commission and Council, pursuant to the applicable procedures contained in this Code, or the City of Arden Hills Zoning ordinance which is incorporated into and made a part of this Chapter as if set out in full, may nevertheless be allowed on a site by special use permit granted by the Council. E. Lot of Record. "Lot of Record" shall mean a parcel of land described by metes and bounds measurements, reference to a registered land survey or plat, or other means, and which is separated from other parcels or portions by the description, as of the enactment of this Code, or which is approved by the City as a lot subsequent to the adoption of this Code, and which is occupied by or, under this Chapter and other applicable ordinances, is suitable for occupancy by one principal building, or used together with any accessory buildings or uses and any open spaces as are required by this Chapter. • F. Nonconforming Use. "Nonconforming Use' shall mean a building, structure or use of a building, structure or parcel of land, or a portion thereof, lawfully existing as of the enactment of this Code or amendment hereto, as a matter of right or by permit, which would not be permitted as a new use or structure in the zoning district in which it is located. G. Ordinary High Water Mark. "Ordinary High Water Mark" shall mean a mark delineating the highest water level which has been maintained for a sufficient period of time to leave evidence upon the landscape. The ordinary high water mark is commonly that point where the natural vegetation changes from predominantly aquatic to predominantly terrestrial. H. Planned Unit Development. "Planned Unit Development' shall mean the development of a tract of land in a unified manner, pursuant to a development plan specifically approved by the City. I. Planning Commission. 'Planning Commission" shall mean the Planning Commission as created by the City Council as set forth in this Code. J. Protected Waters. 'Protected Waters" shall mean any waters of the State as defined by State law. However, no lake, pond or flowage of less than ten (10) acres in size and no river or stream having a total drainage area less than two (2) square miles shall be regulated for the purposes of these regulations. K. Setback. "Setback" shall mean the minimum horizontal distance between a structure and the ordinary high water mark or between a structure and a road, well, highway, or property lines. L. Shoreland. "Shoreland" shall mean land located within the following distances from protected waters: • 1. One thousand (1,000) feet from the ordinary high water mark of a lake, pond, or flowage; and Ordinance #334 Page 2