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Ordinance 2010-004 Subd. 5 Exceptions to Structure Setback Requirements. No structure shall be placed within the structure setback requirements of the shoreland management district. The following are not classified as structures for the purposes of this section: A. Docks and Boatlifts. Setback requirements from the ordinary high water level shall not apply to docks and boatlifts. Location of docks and boatlifts shall be controlled by applicable State and local regulations. B. Stairways, access lifts, and landings. Setback requirements from the ordinary high water level shall not apply to stairways, access lifts, or landings. Stairways and access lifts are the preferred alternative to major topographic alterations for achieving access up and down bluffs and steep slopes to shore areas. Stairways, access lifts and landings located within the Shore Impact Zone shall meet the following design standards: 1. Landings for stairways and lifts shall not exceed 40 square feet in area. 2. Canopies or roofs are not allowed on stairways, access lifts, docks, or landings. C. Uncovered patios. At grade uncovered patios that have an underside surface that is entirely in contact with and wholly supported by the ground may be placed within the structure setback requirements from the ordinary high water level but shall not be placed within the Shore Impact Zone. Uncovered patios shall not be considered landscaped area when calculating lot coverage. D. Fences. Chain link, or other types of fences with a transparency of at least 75 percent, may be placed within the structure setback requirements from the ordinary high water level but shall not be placed within the Shore Impact Zone. E. Lakeshore lots maybe permitted one (1) accessory storage shed within the required structure setback from the ordinary high water level, provided that it: 1. Is not located within the Shore Impact Zone. 2. Does not exceed 64 square feet in size and eight (8) feet in height, measured to the highest point of the structure. 3. Is not designed or used for human habitation and does not contain a water supply or sewage treatment facilities. Subd. 6 Maintenance of shoreland. The shoreland shall be protected from adverse conditions affecting the public. Keeping the shoreland in a natural state and the use of native vegetation is encouraged.