10-03-07-JOINT PC/CC - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

1012.02 of this title. (Ord. 1270, 9-23-2002) 1016.17: GENERAL DESIGN CRITERIA FOR STRUCTURES: A. Low Floor Elevations: All habitable structures constructed within the overlay district shall be built with their lowest floor, including basement, no lower than the following elevation criteria, whichever provides the greater degree of protection as determined by the city engineer: 1. Two feet (2') above the 100 -year flood elevation, if known; or 2. At least three feet (3') above the highest known water level, or three feet (3') above the ordinary high water level, whichever is higher; or 3. At least three feet (3') above the "wetland boundary" as defined in Section 1016.05 of this Chapter. The City Engineer shall develop and maintain a list of elevations of known 1 00 -year flood levels, ordinary high water levels, highest known water levels and wetland boundary levels as they become available through special studies or the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. B. Low Floor Elevations Exceptions: A variance may be granted from the elevation requirements specified in subsection A above only where a hardship is determined and provided the structure is flood -proofed according to State and Federal standards for floodplain areas. Water -oriented accessory structures may have the lowest floor placed lower than the elevation determined in subsection A if the structure is constructed of flood -resistant materials to the elevation, electrical and mechanical equipment is placed above the elevation and, if long duration flooding is anticipated, the structure is built to withstand ice action and wind -driven waves and debris. C. Permitted Water -Oriented Accessory Structures: Each lot may have one water -oriented nonhabitable accessory structure not meeting the normal structure setback in subsection 1016.16A of this Chapter if this water - oriented accessory structure complies with the following provisions: 1. Water oriented accessory structure dimensional requirements: a. Maximum floor area: 250 square feet b. Maximum width as viewed from water: 12 feet Maximum height: d. Setback from ordinary high water: 10 feet e. Boathouse setback from ordinary high water level: 10 feet" Side yard setback from property line: 20 feet g. Detached deck height above grade: 8 feet * 50% of distance between ordinary high water mark and the structure setback from the water. ** Also permitted for docks, and off-season storage of ice fishing houses and docks. 2. The structure or facility shall be constructed of material architecturally similar in design, texture, and color to the principal structure on the lot; the design shall be reviewed by the City Planner prior to issuance of building permits. 3. The structure shall be screened a minimum of fifty percent (50%) by opaque vegetation or topography on the three (3) walls seen from the lake with ecologically suited landscaping landward of the ordinary high water level from the lake. 4. The roof shall not be used as a deck or used as a storage area. 5. The structure or facility shall not be designed or used for human habitation and shall not contain utility systems.