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Ordinance 2010-004 A. IJp to ten (10) percent of the shoreline of a property may be utilized for docks, but no property shall be limited to less than four feet of the shoreline for the utilization of a dock, subj ect to DNR regulations. B. Docks shall be setback a minimum of five (5) feet from side property lines at the point of attachment to the shoreline. This requirement may be adjusted by the Zoning Administrator in cases where topography or lot width significantly limits the placement of docks. C. Watercraft and other water equipment shall be stored in accordance with Section 1325.12, Recreational Vehicle, Utility Trailer, Riding Lawn Mower, and Watercraft Outdoor Storage, and be kept in a neat and orderly manner. D. Boatlifts, docks, watercraft, accessory structures, and any other equipment that is in a state of disrepair, inoperable, or otherwise unusable shall not be stored outdoors. E. Grading or otherwise removing natural cover from the Shore Impact Zone or cutting or filling which changes the natural shoreline shall be prohibited without proper permits. F. The accumulation of debris, the creation or maintenance of safety hazards, and similar activities shall be prohibited. Subd. 7 Shoreland Alterations. A. Removal of Vegetation. The removal of vegetation shall be restricted to prevent erosion into protected waters, to consume nutrients in the soil, and to preserve shoreland aesthetics. Removal of vegetation in the shoreland management districts shall be subject to the following provisions: 1. In Shore Impact Zones and on steep slopes, limited clearing of trees and shrubs for access to the shoreline, and cutting, pruning, and trimming of trees is allowed provided that a minimum of seventy-five (75) percent of the Shore Impact Zone be left in its natural state. 2. The minimal amount of vegetation shall be altered and sufficient vegetative cover shall remain to screen cars, dwellings and other structures when viewed fron� public waters. 3. Except for the removal of invasive species, clear cutting of vegetation shall be prohibited. 4. Native vegetation shall be restored insofar as feasible after any construction proj ect is completed to retard surface runoff and soil erosion. 5. All disturbed areas are restored to prevent soil erosion.