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b. A certificate of compliance, consistent with Minnesota Rules Chapter 7082.0700 Subp. 3, is 280 required whenever a permit or variance of any type is required for any improvement on or use 281 of the property. 282 3. Application Materials: Application for permits and other zoning applications such as variances 283 shall be made to the Community Development Department on the forms provided. The 284 application shall include the necessary information so that the Community Development Director 285 can evaluate how the application complies with the provisions of this ordinance. 286 4. Variances: Variances may only be granted in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 287 462.357 and are subject to the following: 288 a. A variance may not circumvent the general purposes and intent of this ordinance; and 289 b. Variances that allow a structure to be located within the ordinary high water level setback or 290 that allow more impervious surface coverage than the standard shall include the following 291 minimum conditions: 292 i. The greater of 20 feet or 20% of contiguous shoreline to a depth of 10 feet shall be 293 restored with trees, shrubs, and low ground covers consisting of native plants which are 294 consistent with the natural cover of the shoreline. 295 ii. A planting plan which is acceptable to City Staff shall be submitted that demonstrates 296 how the restoration will occur. 297 iii. Either a conservation easement for the restored area shall be established and recorded, or 298 signage following City policies shall be installed and maintained around the restoration 299 area. 300 5. Conditional Uses: All conditional uses in the shoreland area are subject to a thorough evaluation 301 of the waterbody and the topographic, vegetation, and soil conditions to ensure: 302 a. The prevention of soil erosion or other possible pollution of public waters, both during and 303 after construction; 304 b. The visibility of structures and other facilities as viewed from public waters is limited; 305 c. There is adequate water supply and on-site sewage treatment; and 306 d. The types, uses, and numbers of watercraft that the project will generate are compatible in 307 relation to the suitability of public waters to safely accommodate these watercrafts. 308 6. Mitigation 309 a. In evaluating all variances, conditional uses, zoning and building permit applications, the 310 zoning authority shall require the property owner to address the following conditions, when 311 related to and proportional to the impact, to meet the purpose of this ordinance, to protect 312 adjacent properties, and the public interest: 313 i. Advanced storm water runoff management treatment; 314 ii. Reducing impervious surfaces; 315 iii. Increasing setbacks from the ordinary high water level; 316 RCA Attachment A Page 11 of 32