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SIGNIFICANT HISTORIC SITE: Any archaeological site, standing structure, or other property 240 that meets the criteria for eligibility to the National Register of Historic Places or is listed in the 241 State Register of Historic Sites, or is determined to be an unplatted cemetery that falls under the 242 provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Section 307.08. A historic site meets these criteria if it is 243 presently listed on either register or if it is determined to meet the qualifications for listing after 244 review by the Minnesota state archaeologist or the director of the Minnesota Historical Society. 245 All unplatted cemeteries are automatically considered to be significant historic sites. 246 STEEP SLOPE: Lands having average slopes over 12 percent, as measured over horizontal 247 distances of 50 feet or more, which are not bluffs. 248 SUBDIVISION: Land that is divided for the purpose of sale, rent, or lease, including planned unit 249 developments. 250 SUITABILITY ANALYSIS: An evaluation of land to determine if it is appropriate for the 251 proposed use. The analysis considers factors relevant to the proposed use and may include the 252 following features: susceptibility to flooding; existence of wetlands; soils, erosion potential; slope 253 steepness; water supply, sewage treatment capabilities; water depth, depth to groundwater and 254 bedrock, vegetation, near-shore aquatic conditions unsuitable for water-based recreation; fish and 255 wildlife habitat; presence of significant historic sites; or any other relevant feature of the natural 256 land. 257 VARIANCE: “Variance” means the same as that defined in Minnesota Statutes, Section 462.357 258 Subd. 6 (2). 259 WATER-DEPENDENT USE: The use of land for commercial, industrial, public or semi-public 260 purposes, where access to and use of a public water is an integral part of the normal conduct of 261 operation. Marinas, resorts, and restaurants with transient docking facilities are examples of 262 commercial uses typically found in shoreland areas. 263 WATER-ORIENTED ACCESSORY STRUCTURE OR FACILITY: A small, above ground 264 building or other improvement, except stairways, fences, docks, and retaining walls, which, 265 because of the relationship of its use to surface water, reasonably needs to be located closer to 266 public waters than the normal structure setback. Examples of such structures and facilities 267 include, watercraft and watercraft equipment storage structures, gazebos, screen houses, fish 268 houses, pump houses, saunas, patios, and detached decks. Boathouses and boat storage structures 269 given the meaning under Minnesota Statutes, Section 103G.245 are not a water-oriented 270 accessory structures 271 WETLAND: “Wetland” has the meaning given under Minnesota Rule, part 8420.0111. 272 C. Administration 273 1. Purpose: The purpose of this Section is to identify administrative provisions to ensure the 274 ordinance is administered consistent with its purpose. 275 2. Permits 276 a. A permit is required for the construction of buildings or building additions (including 277 construction of decks and signs) and those grading and filling activities not exempted by 278 Section 1012.03.H.3 of this ordinance. 279 RCA Attachment A Page 10 of 32