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SIGNIFICANT HISTORIC SITE: Any archaeological site standing structure or other property that meets the criteria for eligibility to the National Register of Historic Places or is listed in the State Register of Historic Sites, or is determined to be an unplatted cemetery that falls under the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Section 307.08. A historic site meets these criteria if it is presently listed on either register or if it is determined to meet the Qualifications for listing after review by the Minnesota state archaeologist or the director of the Minnesota Historical Society All unplatted cemeteries are automatically considered to be significant historic sites. STEEP SLOPE: Lands having average slopes over 12 percent, as measured over horizontal distances of 50 feet or more, which are not bluffs. SUBDIVISION: Land that is divided for the purpose of sale, rent or lease including planned unit developments. SUITABILITY ANALYSIS: An evaluation of land to determine if it is appropriate for the proposed use. The analysis considers factors relevant to the proposed use and may include the following features: susceptibility to flooding; existence of wetlands,• soils erosion potential; slope steepness, water supply, sewage treatment capabilities; water depth depth to groundwater and bedrock, vegetation, near -shore aquatic conditions unsuitable for water -based recreation; fish and wildlife habitat; presence of significant historic sites; or any other relevant feature of the natural land. VARIANCE: "Variance" means the same as that defined in Minnesota Statutes, Section 462.357 Subd. 6 (2). WATER -DEPENDENT USE: The use of land for commercial, industrial public or semi-public purposes, where access to and use of a public water is an integral part of the normal conduct of operation. Marinas, resorts and restaurants with transient docking facilities are exam lep s of commercial uses typically found in shoreland areas. WATER -ORIENTED ACCESSORY STRUCTURE OR FACILITY: A small, above ound building or other improvement, except stairways, fences, docks and retaining walls which because of the relationship of its use to surface water, reasonably needs to be located closer to public waters than the normal structure setback. Examples of such structures and facilities include, watercraft and watercraft equipment storage structures, gazebos screen houses fish houses, pump houses, saunas, patios, and detached decks. Boathouses and boat storage structures given the meaning under Minnesota Statutes, Section 103G.245 are not a water -oriented accessory structures WETLAND: "Wetland" has the meaning given under Minnesota Rule, part 8420.0111. C. Administration 1. Purpose: The purpose of this Section is to identify administrative provisions to ensure the ordinance is administered consistent with its purpose. 2. Permits a. A permit is required for the construction of buildings or building additions (including construction of decks and signs) and those grading and filling activities not exempted by Section 1012.03.H.3 of this ordinance.