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Shore impact zone. Land located between the ordinary high water level of a public water and a line parallel to it at a setback of 50 percent of the structure setback. Shoreland. The land within the following distances from publ,ic waters: 1,000 feet from the ordinary high water level of a lake, pond, or flowage; and 300 feet from a river or stream, or the landward extent of a floodplain designated by ordinance on a river or stream, whichever is greater. The limits of shorelands may be reduced whenever the waters involved are bounded by topographic divides which extend landward from the waters for lesser distances 'and when approved by the commissioner. Significant historic site. Any archaeological site, standing structure, or other property that meets the criteria for eligibility to the National Register of Historic Places or is listed in the State Register of Historic Sites, or is determined to be an unplatted cemetery that falls under the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, section 307.08. A historic site meets these criteria if it is presently listed on either register or if it is determined to meet the qualifications for listing after review by the Minnesota state archaeologist or the director of the Minnesota Historical Society. All unplatted cemeteries are automatically Considered to be significant historic sites. Steep slope. Land where agricultural activity or development is. either not recommended or described as poorly suited due to slope steepness and the site's soil characteristics, as mapped and described in available county soil surveys or other technical reports, unless appropriate design and construction techniques and farming practices are used in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance. Where specific information is not available, steep slopes are lands having average slopes over 12 percent, as measured over horizontal distances of 50 feet or more, that are not bluffs. Structure. Any building or appurtenance, including decks, except aerial or underground utility lines, such as sewer, electric, telephone, telegraph, gas lines, towers, poles, and other supporting facilities. Subdivision. Land that is divided for the purpose of sale, rent, or lease, including planned unit developments. Surfhce water-oriented commercial use. The use of land for commercial purposes, where access to and use of a surface water feature is an integral part of the normal conductance of-business. Marinas, resorts, and restaurants with transient docking facilities are examples of such use. Toe of the bluff. The lower point of a 50-foot segment with an average slope exceed!ng 18 percent. Shoreland Management May '04 Draft page -6