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B. Deck additions may be allowed without a variance to a structure not meeting the required setback from the ordinary high water level if all of the following criteria and standards are met: (1) the structure existed on the date the structure setbacks were established; (2) a thorough evaluation ofthe property and structure reveals no reasonable location for a deck meeting or exceeding the existing ordinary high water level setback of the structure; (3) the deck encroachment toward the ordinary high water level does not exceed 15 percent ofthe existing setback of the structure from the ordinary high water level or does not encroach closer than 30 feet, whichever is more restrictive; and (4) the deck is constructed primarily of wood, and is not roofed or screened. 6.3 Nonconforming sewage treatment systems. A. A sewage treatment system not meeting the requirements of Section 5.8 of this ordinance must be upgraded, at a minimum, at any time a permit or variance of any type is required for any improvement on, or use of, the property. For the purposes ofthis provision, a sewage treatment system shall not be considered nonconforming if the only deficiency is the sewage treatment system's improper setback from the ordinary high water level. B. The governing body of ( community name) has by formal resolution notified the commissioner of its program to identify nonconforming sewage treatment systems. The (community name) will require upgrading or replacement of any nonconforming system identified by this program within a reasonable period of time which will not exceed 2-years. Sewage systems installed according to all applicable local shoreIand management standards adopted under Minnesota Statutes, section 105.485, in effect at the time of installation may be considered as conforming unless they are determined to be failing, except that systems using cesspools, leaching pits, seepage pits, or other deep disposal methods, or systems with less soil treatment area separation above groundwater than required by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's Chapter 7080 for design of on-site sewage treatment systems, shall be considered nonconforming. SECTION 7.0 - SUBDlVISION/PLATTlNG PROVISIONS 7.11 Land suitability. Each lot created through subdivision, including planned unit developments authorized under Section 8.0 of this ordinance, must be suitable in its natural state for the proposed use with minimal alteration. Suitability analysis by the local unit of government shall consider susceptibility to flooding, existence of wetlands, soil and rock formations with severe limitations for development, severe erosion potential, steep topography, inadequate water supply or sewage treatment capabilities, near-shore aquatic conditions unsuitable for water-based recreation, important fish and wildlife habitat, presence of significant historic sites, or any other feature of the natural land likely to be harmful to the health, safety, or welfare of future residents ofthe proposed subdivision or ofthe community.