5.1 Metes and Bounds Subdivision - Tom Peterson

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(5) Boardwalks shall be made of nontoxic materials. F. Fertilizer and Pesticides. Use of fertilizer and pesticides in the shoreland management district must be done in such a way as to minimize runoff into the shore impact zone or public water by the use of earth,vegetation or both. The use of fertilizers containing phosphorus is prohibited within the shore impact zone. G. Duplexes. On Natural Environment lakes, subdivisions of duplexes must also meet the following standards: (1) Each building must meet setback at least 200 feet form the Ordinary High Water Mark. (2) Each building must have common sewage treatment and water systems that serve both units in the building. (3) Watercraft docking facilities for each lot must be centralized in location and serve all dwelling units in the subdivision. (4) No more than 25%of lake shoreline can be in duplex development. H. Docks. The landward end of all docks must meet a 10-foot setback from the nearest lot line. Docks must be placed so that no portion of the dock,including"L"extensions or additions, and no accessory or ancillary structures or equipment(including mooring buoys,boat lifts, shore trackers or swimming platforms), extends across the projection of the setback from the lot line into the lake. Docks must also be places so as not to block access from an adjacent property to open water. The storage of all docks, and all watercraft or water oriented items shall also be subject to this property setback rule. Notwithstanding any provision of this section to the contrary,the 10-foot setback for docks shall not apply to the extent necessary to allow ingress or egress of a pre-existing boat house. In order to protect the environmental and aesthetic qualities of the lakes,docks shall not extend further than 75 feet from the shoreline into the water and shall not be placed in water depth greater than 10 feet. The Board of Adjustment may grant a variance,through the variance process,to these provisions where it can be demonstrated that it is environmentally beneficial to do so. The variance hearing fee would be refunded if the variance is approved. Pequot Lakes Staff Report 6.1-5 April 24,2023