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B. Removal or alteration of natural vegetation, except for agricultural and forest <br /> management uses as regulated in Section 1102. 10, shall be restricted to prevent erosion into <br /> protected waters, to consume nutrients in the soil, and to preserve shoreland aesthetic. <br /> Removal of natural vegetation in the Shoreland Overlay District is allowed subject to the <br /> following standards: <br /> 1. Clear cutting of natural vegetation is prohibited. <br /> 2. Limited clearing of trees and shrubs and cutting, pruning, and trimming of trees <br /> is allowed to provide a view to the water from the principal dwelling site and to <br /> accommodate the placement of stairways and landings, picnic areas, access paths, <br /> beach and watercraft access areas, and permitted water - oriented accessory <br /> structures or facilities, provided that: <br /> a, the screening of structures, vehicles, or other facilities as viewed from the <br /> water, assuming summer, leaf -on conditions, is not substantially reduced; <br /> b. along rivers, existing shading of water surfaces is preserved; <br /> c, the above provision is not applicable to the removal of trees, limbs, or <br /> branches that are dead, diseased, or pose safety hazards. <br /> 3. Natural vegetation shall be restored insofar as feasible after any construction <br /> project is completed to retard surface runoff and soil erosion. <br /> 4. The provisions of this section shall not apply to permitted uses which normally <br /> require the removal of natural vegetation. <br /> Subd. 2. Topographic Alterations /Grading and Filling. <br /> A. Grading, filling and excavations necessary for the construction of structures, sewage <br /> treatment systems, driveways and other uses permitted in the underlying zoning district under <br /> validly issued construction permits for these facilities do not require the issuance of a <br /> separate grading and filling permit. However, the grading and filling standards in this <br /> Section must be incorporated into the issuance of permits for construction of structures, <br /> sewage treatment systems and driveways. <br /> B. Public roads and parking areas are regulated by Section 1102.09, Subd. 3 of this <br /> ordinance. <br /> C. Notwithstanding Items A and B above, a grading and filling permit, in accordance <br /> with Section 4, Subd. 33 of the City Zoning Ordinance, will be required for: <br /> 1. the movement of more than ten (10) cubic yards of material on steep slopes or <br /> within the shore impact zone; and <br /> 2. the movement of more than 50 cubic yards of material per acre. <br /> D. The following considerations and conditions must be adhered to during the issuance <br /> n--- 10 <br />