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bo Urban, and Tributary 100 50 75 *One water-oriented accessory structure designed in accordance with Section 5.22 of this ordinance may be set back a minimum distance of ten (10) feet from the ordinary high water level. 2. Additional Structure Setbacks. The following additional structure setbacks apply, regardless of the classification of the waterbody: Setback From: Setback (in feet) (1) top of bluff; 30 (2) unplatted cemetery; 50 (3) right-of-way line of 50 federal, state, or county highway; and (4) right-of-way line of 20 town road, public street, or other roads or streets not classified. 3. Bluff Impact Zones. Structures and accessory facilities, except stairways and landings, must not be placed within bluff impact zones. 4. Uses Without Water-oriented Needs. Uses without water-oriented needs must be located on lots or parcels without public waters frontage, or, if located on lots or parcels with public 'waters frontage, must either be set back double the normal ordinary high water level setback or be substantially screened from view from the water by vegetation or topography, assuming summer, leaf-on conditions. Design Criteria For Structures. 1. High Water Elevations. Structures must be placed in accordance with any floodplain regulations applicable to the site. Where these controls do not exist, the elevation to which the lowest floor, including basement, is placed or flood-proofed must be determined as follows: (a) for lakes, by placing the lowest floor at a level at least three feet above the highest known water level, or three feet above the ordinary high water level, whichever is higher; (b) for rivers and streams, by placing the lowest floor at least 'three feet above the flood of record, if data are available. If data are not available, by placing the 15