For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DEVELOPMENT. The construction, installation or alteration of any structure, the extraction, clearing or other alteration of terrestrial aquatic vegetation, land or the course current or cross section of any water body or water course or the division of land into two or more parcels.
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENT. Minimum and maximum setbacks, yard requirements or structure height or size restrictions established in Zoning Chapter, and any amendments thereto.
SOILS WITH HIGH FROST ACTION POTENTIAL. Soils which are susceptible to changes in volume during periods of frost, including those soils listed at § 1004.12 hereof.
SOILS WITH HIGH SHRINK SWELL POTENTIAL. Soils which are susceptible to changes in physical volume when moistened, including those soils listed at § 1004.12 hereof.
SOILS WITH HIGH SIDE SEEPAGE POTENTIAL. Soils of the fragipan nature, including those soils listed at § 1004.12 hereof.
SOILS WITH SLOW PERMEABILITY. Soils which have a permeability rate between 60 and 120 minutes per inch, including those listed at § 1004.12 hereof.
SOILS WITH VERY SLOW PERMEABILITY. Soils which have a permeability rate below 120 minutes per inch, including those listed at § 1004.12 hereof.
STEEP SLOPES. Slopes between 12 and 18%, including all soils grouped in Anoka County Soil Survey Slope Class C.
STRUCTURE. Anything manufactured, constructed or erected which is normally attached to or positioned on land, including portable structures.
VERY STEEP SLOPES. Slopes of over 18%, including all soils grouped in Anoka County Soil Survey Slope Classes D, E, F.
VERY WET SOILS. Soils located where the water table is permanently or seasonably three feet or less from the ground surface, including those listed at § 1004.12 hereof.
WET SOILS. Soils located where the water table is permanently or seasonably three to five feet from the ground surface, including those listed at § 1004.12 hereof.
(Prior Code, § 1004.03)