3(b) Variance Request - Jason Forrest

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height may be constructed up to the OHW setback area. Under no circumstances shall a fence be constructed closer than io feet from the surface of a public road and in all cases not within the public right-of-way. Materials shall consist of usual fencing materials with posts and fence of inetal, wood, concrete, brick or smooth wire. Barbed or electrified wire is prohibited. Section i�-6.8 FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT OVERI�AY DISTRICT i.o Statutorv Authorization and Purpose: i.i Statutory Authorization: The legislature of the State of Minnesota has, in Minnesota Statutes Chapter io3F and Chapter 462, delegated the responsibility to local government units to adopt regulations designed to minimize flood losses. i.2 Purpose: i.2i This ordinance regulates development in the flood hazard areas of Pequot Lakes. These flood hazard areas are subject to periodic inundation, which may result in loss of life and property,health and safety hazards, disruption of commerce and governmental services, e�raordinary public expenditures for flood protection and relief, and impairment of the ta�c base. It is the purpose of this ordinance to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare by minimizing these losses and disruptions. i.22 National Flood Insurance Program Compliance. This ordinance is adopted to comply with the rules and regulations of the National Flood Insurance Program codified as 44 Code of Federal Regulations Parts 59 — �8, as amended, so as to maintain the community's eligibility in the National Flood Insurance Program. 1.23 This ordinance is also intended to preserve the natural characteristics and functions of watercourses and floodplains in order to moderate flood and stormwater impacts, improve water quality, reduce soil erosion, protect aquatic and riparian habitat, Pequot Lakes Staff Report 3(b)-8 October i�,2oi9