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Ordinance Language Commentary 2.918 Farm Fence—A fence as defined by Minn.Statutes Section 344.02, Optional definition—to be used if this type of Subd. 1(a)-(d).An open type fence of posts and wire is not considered farm fence is to be exempted from permit to be a structure under this ordinance.Fences that have the potential requirements to obstruct flood flows,such as chain link fences and rigid walls,are regulated as structures under this ordinance. 2.919 Flood—a temporary increase in the flow or stage of a stream or in the Optional definition stage of a wetland or lake that results in the inundation of normally dry areas. 2.920 Flood Frequency—the frequency for which it is expected that a Optional definition specific flood stage or discharge may be equaled or exceeded. 2.921 Flood Fringe—that portion of the floodplain outside of the floodway. For cities mapped as part of county-wide Flood fringe is synonymous with the term"floodway fringe" used in flood insurance study, the county name the Flood Insurance Study for(Local Unit). Minnesota. should be inserted here. 2.922 Flood Prone Area—any land susceptible to being inundated by water Optional definition—see provisions of Section from any source(see"Flood"). 7 on flood prone areas 2.923 Floodplain—the beds proper and the areas adjoining a wetland,lake or watercourse which have been or hereafter may be covered by the regional flood. 2.924 Floodproofing—a combination of structural provisions,changes,or adjustments to properties and structures subject to flooding, primarily for the reduction or elimination of flood damages. 2.925 Floodway—the bed of a wetland or lake and the channel of a watercourse and those portions of the adjoining floodplain which are reasonably required to carry or store the regional flood discharge. 2.926 Lowest Floor—the lowest floor of the lowest enclosed area(including basement). An unfinished or flood resistant enclosure,used solely for parking of vehicles, building access,or storage in an area other than a basement area,is not considered a building's lowest floor. 2.927 Manufactured Home—a structure,transportable in one or more sections,which is built on a permanent chassis and is designed for use with or without a permanent foundation when attached to the required utilities. The term"manufactured home"does not include the term"recreational vehicle." 2.928 Obstruction—any dam,wall,wharf,embankment,levee,dike, pile, Optional definition abutment,projection,excavation,channel modification,culvert, building,wire,fence,stockpile,refuse,fill,structure,or matter in, along,across,or projecting into any channel,watercourse,or regulatory floodplain which may impede,retard,or change the direction of the flow of water,either in itself or by catching or collecting debris carried by such water. 2.929 One Hundred Year Floodplain—lands inundated by the"Regional Flood"(see definition). 2.930 Principal Use or Structure—all uses or structures that are not Optional definition accessory uses or structures. 2.931 Reach—a hydraulic engineering term to describe a longitudinal Optional definition segment of a stream or river influenced by a natural or man-made July 2015 4