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c. The setback of the structure or facility from the ordinarhigh water level must be at least ten feet; d. The structure is not a boathouse or boat storage structure as defined under Minnesota Statutes Section 103G.245, e. 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; f. The roof may be used as an open-air deck with safety rails but must not be enclosed with a roof or sidewalls or used as a storage area; g. The structure or facility must not be designed or used for human habitation and must not contain water supply or sewage treatment facilities; h. As an alternative for general development and recreational development waterbodies water - oriented accessory structures used solely for storage of watercraft and boating -related equipment may occupy an area up to 400 square feet provided the maximum width of the structure is 20 feet as measured parallel to the shoreline; and i. Water -oriented accessory structures may have the lowest floor placed lower than the elevation specified in Section 1012.03.F.5.c.i if the structure is designed to accommodate internal flooding, constructed of flood- resistant materials to the elevation electrical and mechanical equipment is placed above the elevation and, if long duration flooding is anticipated, the structure is built to withstand ice action and wind -driven waves and debris H. Vegetation and Land Alterations 1 Purpose: Alterations of vegetation and topography are regulated to prevent erosion into public waters fix nutrients preserve shoreland aesthetics preserve historic values prevent bank slumping, sustain water quality, and protect fish and wildlife habitat. 2. Vegetation Management a. Removal or alteration of vegetation must comply with the provisions of this subsection except for: i. Vegetation alteration necessary for the construction of structures and sewage treatment systems under validly issued permits for these facilities; and ii. The construction of public roads and parking areas if consistent with Section 1012.03.G.1 of this ordinance. b. Intensive vegetation clearing in the shore and bluff impact zones and on steep slopes is prohibited. c. Limited clearing and trimming of trees and shrubs in the shore and bluff impact zones and on steep slopes is allowed to provide a view to the water from the principal dwelling 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: