(A) Intent and purpose. To establish and maintain a land use district for existing commercial, recreationally orientated uses within the shoreland area comprised of campgrounds, resorts, bars restaurants, marinas and similar water-oriented uses with independent sanitary facilities and that are compatible with the natural resources of lakes and streams.
(B) Lot and use requirements (SC).
GD Lake | RD Lake | ND Lake |
GD Lake | RD Lake | ND Lake | |
Buildable lot area - acres, minimum | 2.5 | 5 | 10 |
Building above highest ground water level - feet, minimum | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Building height, dwelling - feet, maximum | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Building height, accessory structure - feet, maximum | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Impervious coverage - percent maximum | 25% | 20% | 20% |
Lot width at OHW- feet, minimum | 300 | 500 | 750 |
Setback, between buildings - feet, minimum | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Setback, corner side - feet, minimum | 30 | 30 | 30 |
Setback, ISTS from OHW - feet, minimum | 75 | 75 | 100 |
Setback, OHW of lake - feet, minimum | 75 | 150 | 200 |
Setback, parking from lot lines - feet, minimum | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Setback, right-of-way, county or state road - feet, minimum | 50 | 50 | 50 |
Setback, right-of-way, city road - feet, minimum | 30 | 30 | 30 |
Setback, side yard - feet, minimum | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Setback, sign from road - feet, minimum | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Setback, top of bluff - feet, minimum | 30 | 30 | 30 |
Setback, un-platted cemetery or archeological site - feet, minimum | 50 | 50 | 50 |
Setback, wetland - feet, minimum | 50 | 50 | 50 |
(C) Performance standards (SC).
(1) Screening.
(a) Generally. Screening consisting of native trees and shrubs covering a minimum of 75% of the area (leaf-on conditions) is required in the 50-foot lake, river, stream, wetland and bluff buffers in order to retain the scenic beauty and rural character as viewed from roads. To obtain a permit in this district, a revegetation plan acceptable to the Zoning Administrator shall be required for existing properties that do not meet this standard.
(b) Screening, alternate approach. As an alternative to the screening requirements of division (C)(1)(a) above, a property owner seeking a permit may opt to discontinue turf maintenance (mowing) within the shore impact zone and allow the natural vegetation to reestablish in this area. An area to provide access to the lake can be maintained so long as it does not exceed 10% of the width of the lot or 15 feet in width, whichever is less.
(2) Buildings. Four unit or larger buildings or buildings open to the public shall be designed by a registered architect and shall meet the provisions of the state’s Building Code.
(3) Centralization of mooring facilities. Uses that require short-term watercraft mooring for patrons must centralize these facilities and design them to avoid obstructions of navigation and to be the minimum size necessary to meet the need.
(4) Stairways, lifts and landings. Stairways and lifts are the only accepted method for achieving access up and down bluffs and steep slopes to shore areas. Topographic alteration to obtain access is not allowed. Stairways, lifts and landings must meet the following design requirements.
(a) Stairways and lifts must not exceed four feet in width on residential lots. Wider stairways may be used for commercial properties, public open-space recreational properties and planned unit developments.
(b) Landings for stairways and lifts on residential lots must not exceed 32 square feet in area.
(c) Canopies or roofs are not allowed on stairways, lifts or landings.
(d) Stairways, lifts and landings may be either constructed above the ground on posts or pilings or placed into the ground; provided, they are designed and built in a manner that ensures control of soil erosion.
(e) Stairways, lifts and landing must be located in the most visually inconspicuous portions of lots, as viewed from the surface of the public water assuming summer, leaf-on conditions, whenever practical.
(f) Facilities such as ramps, lifts or mobility paths for physically handicapped persons are also allowed for achieving access to shore areas; provided that, the dimensional and performance standards of divisions (C)(4)(a) to (C)(4)(e) above are complied with.
(5) Fertilizer and pesticides. Use of fertilizer and pesticides in the shoreland management district must be done in such a way as to minimize runoff into the shore impact zone or public water by the use of earth, vegetation or both.
(6) Impervious surface replacement. Parcels that exceed the maximum allowed impervious surface may construct additional impervious surfaces if the overall impervious coverage is reduced on a 2:1 removal/construction ratio.
(7) Parking. To reduce the visual impacts and amount of surface parking, parking structures, shared parking and surface parking located behind or to the side of a building shall be encouraged whenever possible. Additionally, suitable trees and shrubs shall be planted between parking lots and all adjacent sidewalks, roads, lots and buildings. No parking shall occur within shoreline setback areas.
(8) Fences. Fences not exceeding 60 inches in height may be constructed, except within the OHW setback area. Fences not exceeding 36 inches may be constructed within the OHW setback area so long as the fencing is transparent. Under no circumstances shall a fence be constructed closer than ten feet from the surface of a public road. Materials shall consist of usual fencing materials with posts and fence of metal, wood, concrete, brick or smooth wire. Barbed or electrified wire is prohibited.
(Ord. 906-2011, passed - -2011; Ord. 906-2011, passed 4- -2011)