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(1) the structure or facility must not exceed ten feet in height, exclusive of safety rails, and cannot occupy an area greater than 200 square feet Detached decks must not exceed eight feet above grade at any point; (2) the setback of the structure or facility from the ordinary high water level must be at least ten feet; (3) the structure or facility must be treated to reduce visibility as viewed from public waters and adjacent shorelands by vegetation, topography, increased setbacks or color, assuming summer, leaf-on conditions; (4) the roof may be used as a deck with safety rails, but must not_ be enclosed or used as a storage area; (5) the structure or facility must not be designed or used for human habitation and must not contain water supply or sewage treatment facilities; and D. Shoreland Alterations Alterations of vegetation and topography will be regulated to prevent erosion into public waters, fix nutrients, preserve shoreland aesthetics, preserve historic values, prevent bank slumping, and protect fish and wildlife habitat. (1) Vegetation Alterations. a.. Vegetation alteration necessary for the construction of public utilities and the construction of roads and parking areas regulated by this ordinance are exempt from the vegetation alteration standards that follow. b. Removal or alteration of vegetation is allowed subject to the following standards: (i) Intensive vegetation clearing within fifty (SO) feet of the ordinary high water line is not allowed. (ii) limited clearing of trees and shrubs and cutting, pruning, and trimming of trees is allowed to provide a view to the water from the principal dwelling site and to accommodate the placement of stairways and landings,. picnic areas, access paths, beach and watercraft access areas, and permitted water-oriented accessory structures or facilities, provided that: (Hi) the screening of structures, vehicles, or other facilities as viewed from the water, assuming summer, leaf-on conditions, is 39