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Ordinance Language 12.918 Farm Fence l— A fence as defined by Minn. Statutes Section 344.02, Subd. 1(a)-(d). An open type fence of posts and wire is not considered to be a structure under this ordinance. Fences that have the potential to obstruct flood flows, such as chain link fences and rigid walls, are regulated as structures under this ordinance. 2.919 Flood — a temporary increase in the flow or stage of a stream or in the stage of a wetland or lake that results in the inundation of normally dry areas. 2.920 Flood Frequency — the frequency for which it is expected that a specific flood stage or discharge may be equaled or exceeded. 2.921 Flood Fringe — that portion of the floodplain outside of the floodway. Flood fringe is synonymous with the term "floodway fringe" used in the Flood Insurance Study for (Local Unit), Minnesota. 12.922 Flood Prone Areal any land susnplihl.1s Is sing inundated by water from any source (sec "rl d"). 2.923 Floodplain — the beds proper and the areas adjoining a wetland, lake or watercourse which have been or hereafter may be covered by the regional flood. 2.924 Floodproofing — a combination of structural provisions, changes, or adjustments to properties and structures subject to flooding, primarily for the reduction or elimination of flood damages. 2.925 Floodway — the bed of a wetland or lake and the channel of a watercourse and those portions of the adjoining floodplain which are reasonably required to carry or store the regional flood discharge. 12.926 Lowest Floor r the lowest floor of the lowest enclosed area (including basement). An unfinished or flood resistant enclosure, used solely for parking of vehicles, building access, or storage in an area other than a basement area, is not considered a building's lowest floor. 12.927 Manufactured Homer a structure, transportable in one or more sections, which is built on a permanent chassis and is designed for use with or without a permanent foundation when attached to the required utilities. The term "manufactured home" does not include the term "recreational vehicle." Commentary Optional definition to be used if this type of farm fence is to be exempted from permit requirements Optional definition Optional definition For cities mapped as part of county -wide flood insurance study, the county name should be inserted here. Optional definition — see provisions of Section 7 on flood prone areas 2.928 Obstruction — any dam, wall, wharf, embankment, levee, dike, pile, Optional definition abutment, projection, excavation, channel modification, culvert, building, wire, fence, stockpile, refuse, fill, structure, or matter in, along, across, or projecting into any channel, watercourse, or regulatory floodplain which may impede, retard, or change the direction of the flow of water, either in itself or by catching or collecting debris carried by such water. 12.929 One Hundred Year Floodplain r lands inundated by the "Regional Flood" (see definition). 2.930 Principal Use or Structure— all uses or structures that are not Optional definition accessory uses or structures. 2.931 Reach — a hydraulic engineering term to describe a longitudinal segment of a stream or river influenced by a natural or man-made July 2015 4 Optional definition Commented [TG13]: Not currently in City Code. Staff recommends that this be ADDED. Commented [TG14]: Not currently in City Code. Staff recommends that this NOT be added. Commented [TG15]: Not currently in City Code. Staff recommends that this be ADDED. Commented ITG16): Not currently in City Code. Staff recommends that this be ADDED. Commented [TG17]: Not currently in City Code. Staff recommends that this be ADDED.