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1 Topsoil means black dirt composed of unconsolidated material, largely undecomposed organic matter
<br /> 2 that is a suitable foundation for vegetative growth. The composition of topsoil should contain no
<br /> 3 more than 35 percent sand content.
<br /> 4 Tow Yard. See Vehicle Wrecking Yard.
<br /> 5 Transmission services.
<br /> 6 (A) Electric power lines, cables, pipelines, or conduits that are:
<br /> 7 (1) Used to transport power between two points, as identified and defined under Minn.
<br /> 8 Stats. § 216E.01, subd. 4; or
<br /> 9 (2) For mains or pipelines for gas, liquids, or solids in suspension, used to transport gas,
<br /> 10 liquids, or solids in suspension between two points; and
<br /> 11 (6) Telecommunication lines, cables, pipelines, or conduits.
<br /> 12 Treeline. The more or less continuous line formed by the tops of trees in a wooded area when viewed
<br /> 13 from a particular point.The treeline is determined during all seasons as if under full foliage.
<br /> 14 Truck Terminal. means a building, structure or land where trucks and/or tractor trailers are rented,
<br /> 15 leased, or stored, or are dispatched for hire as common carriers.
<br /> 16 Twin Cities Metropolitan area.The area over which the Metropolitan Council has jurisdiction according to
<br /> 17 Minn. Stats. §473.121,subd. 2.
<br /> 18 Unlicensed Supportive Living Facility means a residential dwelling that is not licensed as a Licensed
<br /> 19 Residential Facility that provides congregate and supportive living environment for no more than
<br /> 20 six unrelated individuals classified under the Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA).
<br /> 21 Use, principal, means the purpose or activity for which the land or building thereon is designated,
<br /> 22 arranged, or intended, or for which it is occupied, utilized or maintained, and shall include the
<br /> 23 performance of such activity as defined by the performance standards of this chapter.
<br /> 24 Variance. Having the meaning given under Minn. Stats. § 394.22.
<br /> 25 Vegetation means the sum total of plant life in some area; or a plant community with distinguishable
<br /> 26 characteristics.
<br /> 27 Vehicle wrecking yard means any place where vehicles not in running condition and/or not licensed, or
<br /> 28 parts thereof,are stored in the open or any land used for wrecking or storing of such motor vehicles
<br /> 29 or parts thereof,and including any commercial salvaging and scavenging of any other goods,articles
<br /> 30 or merchandise.
<br /> 31 Water access ramp. A boat ramp, carry-down site, boarding dock,and approach road,or other access that
<br /> 32 allows launching and removal of a boat, canoe, or other watercraft with or without a vehicle and
<br /> 33 trailer.
<br /> 34 Water body means a body of water(lake, pond) in a depression of land or expanded part of a river,or an
<br /> 35 enclosed basin that holds water and is surrounded by land.
<br /> 36 Water-oriented accessory structure or facility(Shoreland) means a small, above ground building or other
<br /> 37 improvement, except stairways, fences, docks, and retaining walls, which, because of the
<br /> 38 relationship of its use to a surface water feature, reasonably needs to be located closer to public
<br /> 39 waters than the normal structure setback. Examples of such structures and facilities include
<br /> 40 boathouses,gazebos, screen houses, fish houses, pump houses, and detached decks.
<br /> 41 Water-oriented accessory structure (MRCCA). A small building or other improvement, except stairways,
<br /> 42 fences,docks,and retaining walls,that,because of the relationship of its use to public waters,needs
<br /> 43 to be located closer to public waters than the normal structure setback. Examples include gazebos,
<br /> 44 screen houses,fish houses, pump houses, and detached decks and patios.
<br /> 45 Water quality impact zone. Land within the shore impact zone or within 50 feet of the boundary of a public
<br /> 46 water,wetland, or natural drainage way,whichever is greater.
<br /> 47 Wetland. Having the meaning given under Minn. Stats. § 103G.005.
<br /> 48 Wharf. Having the meaning given under Minnesota Rules, part6115.0170.
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