(A) Intent. The shorelands of the city are designated as a Shoreland Overlay District. The purpose of the Shoreland Overlay District is to provide for the wide utilization of shoreland areas in order to preserve the quality and natural character of the public waters of the city.
(B) Permitted uses. All permitted uses allowed and regulated by the applicable zoning district underlying this Shoreland Overlay District as indicated on the official zoning map of the city are permitted.
(C) Conditional uses. All conditional uses and applicable attached conditions allowed and regulated by the applicable zoning district underlying this Shoreland Overlay District as indicated on the official zoning map of the city are conditional uses. The Department of Natural Resources must be notified of all conditional uses, amendments, and variances ten days prior to the public hearing so they may comment. The Department of Natural Resources must be notified of the final action taken.
(D) Nonconforming septic systems. All sanitary facilities inconsistent with this chapter shall be brought into conformity or discontinued within five years from June of 1998.
(E) General provisions. The standards in this division shall apply to shorelands of all public waters within the city. Where the requirements of the underlying zoning district as shown on the official zoning map are more restrictive than those set forth in this section, the more restrictive standards shall apply.
(F) Impervious surface coverage. Impervious coverage may be increased by an additional 10% in a Shoreland Overlay District if the following is provided and approved by the city:
(1) A storm water retention plan created by a licensed engineer showing containment of the five-year, 24-hour storm event on the parcel; and
(2) Direct runoff of storm water to water bodies, adjacent properties, and wetlands shall be eliminated through the use of berms, infiltration ponds, swales, filtration strips, or other permanent means.
(Prior Code, § 13.30) (Ord. 2014-06a, passed - -)