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62 k. Bluff, Top of. A line along the top of a bluff, requiring field verification, such that the slope below the
<br />63 line exceeds 18 percent and the slope above the line is 18 percent or less, measured over a
<br />64 horizontal distance of 25 feet. See Figures 1 and 2.
<br />65 l. Buildable area. The area upon which structures may be placed on a lot or parcel of land and excludes
<br />66 areas needed to meet requirements for setback, rights-of-way, bluff impact zones, historic
<br />67 properties, wetlands, designated floodways, land below the ordinary high water level of public
<br />68 waters, and other unbuildable areas.
<br />69 m.Building.A structure with two or more outside rigid walls and a fully secured roof and affixed to a
<br />70 permanent site.
<br />71 n. Certificate of compliance. A document written after a compliance inspection, certifying that the
<br />72 development is in compliance with applicable requirements at the time of the inspection.
<br />73 o. Commissioner. The commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
<br />74 p. Conditional use. A use having the meaning given under Minnesota Statutes, chapters 394 and 462.
<br />75 q. Conservation design. A pattern of subdivision that is characterized by grouping lots within a portion
<br />76 of a parcel, where the remaining portion of the parcel is permanently protected as open space.
<br />77 r. Conventional subdivision. A pattern of subdivision that is characterized by lots that are spread
<br />78 regularly throughout a parcel in a lot and block design.
<br />79 s. Deck. A horizontal, unenclosed, aboveground level structure open to the sky, with or without
<br />80 attached railings, seats, trellises, or other features, attached or functionally related to a principal
<br />81 use or site.
<br />82 t. Developer. Having the meaning given under Minnesota Statutes, section 116G.03.
<br />83 u. Development. Having the meaning given under Minnesota Statutes, section 116G.03.
<br />84 v. Discretionary action. An action under this chapter related to land use that requires a public hearing
<br />85 by local ordinance or statute, such as preliminary plats, final subdivision plats, planned unit
<br />86 developments, conditional use permits, interim use permits, variances, appeals, and rezonings.
<br />87 w. Dock. Having the meaning given under Minnesota Rules, chapter 6115.
<br />88 x. Electric power facilities. Equipment and associated facilities for generating electric power or devices
<br />89 for converting wind energy to electrical energy as identified and defined under Minnesota
<br />90 Statutes, section216E.
<br />91 y. Essential services. Underground or overhead gas, electrical, communications, steam, or water
<br />92 distribution, collection, supply, or disposal systems, including storm water. Essential services
<br />93 include poles, wires, mains, drains, pipes, conduits, cables, fire alarm boxes, traffic signals,
<br />94 hydrants, navigational structures, aviation safety facilities or other similar equipment and
<br />95 accessories in conjunction with the systems. Essential services does not include buildings,
<br />96 treatment works as defined in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 115.01, electric power facilities or
<br />97 transmission services.
<br />98 z. Feedlot. Having the meaning given for animal feedlots under Minnesota Rules chapter 7020.
<br />99 aa. Floodplain. Having the meaning given the meaning given under Minnesota Rules chapter 6120.
<br />100 ab. Fully reconstructs. The reconstruction of an existing impervious surface that involves site grading
<br />101 and subsurface excavation so that soil is exposed. Mill and overlay and other resurfacing
<br />102 activities are not considered fully reconstructed.
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