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zoning map pursuant to this Code and the City of Arden Hills Zoning Ordinance. As indicated in this Section, certain portions of the shorelands in the shoreland management districts are classified "general development lakes," others "natural environment lakes." The map and all of the notations, references and other information shown thereon shall have the same force and effect as if set forth in this Section at length. Subd. 3. Boundaries of Shoreland Management Districts. The boundaries of the shoreland management districts shall be determined by scaling distances on the official zoning map. Where interpretation is needed as to the exact location of the boundaries of a shoreland management district shown on the official zoning map, for example where there appears to be a conflict between a mapped boundary and actual field conditions, the City Council shall make the necessary interpretation based upon topographic elevations and other available technical data. Persons contesting the location of the shoreland management district boundaries shall be given a reasonable opportunity to present their case to the City Council and to submit technical evidence. Subd. 4. Permitted Uses. All permitted uses allowed and regulated by the applicable zoning district underlying the shoreland management districts as indicated on the official zoning map of the City shall be permitted in a shoreland management district. Subd. 5. Special Uses. A. All special uses and applicable attached conditions allowed and regulated by the applicable zoning district underlying shoreland management districts as indicated on the official zoning map of the City shall be specially permitted uses therein. B. Although boathouses are permitted in certain zoning districts, subject to certain restrictions, the Commissioner of Natural Resources requires that they be treated as special uses when they are located in shoreland management districts. Accordingly, boathouses located in shoreland management districts shall be subject to the special use • permit procedures contained in this Code and in the City. Subd. 6. Substandard Uses. • A. Continuation. Substandard uses or structures within the shoreland management districts which were in existence prior to the enactment of this Chapter shall be allowed to continue. However, any structural alteration, addition, or other modification which increases or extends the substandard conditions shall not be allowed except as permitted by the variance procedure more particularly described in this Chapter. B. Expansion. The expansion, reconstruction, or restoration of a substandard structure shall not be permitted if the cost of expansion, reconstruction, or restoration exceeds fifty (50) percent of the fair market value of the existing structure to be modified. Subd. 7. Nonconforming Uses. No nonconforming use within the shoreland management district shall be expanded or reconstructed except as permitted by this Code or the City of Arden Hills Zoning Ordinance. Subd. 8. Prohibited Uses. Any uses which shall not be permitted or special uses as regulated by the applicable zoning district underlying the shoreland management districts as indicated on the official zoning map of the City shall be prohibited in a shoreland management district. Section 334.04 - District Provisions Subd. 1. District Requirements. The following standards shall apply to all shorelands of the protected waters listed in this Section. Where the requirements of the underlying zoning district as shown on the official zoning map are more restrictive than those set forth in this Section, then the more restrictive standards shall apply: Ordinance #334 Page 4