7A - Review of Non-conforming Structure Ordinance

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indicate the system is non-conforming. E. Upon availability of a community sewer system to the property, connection to that system shall be made regardless of the conformance or non-conformance of the individual system. 6. Existing water oriented structures may be replaced with a permit on the same parcel provided that: A. There must be no increase in horizontal dimensions. B. The structure must not exceed ten feet in height and must have a minimum of a 4:12 pitched roof. C. The structure must meet a minimum setback of 10 feet from the ordinary high water mark. D. The structure must be treated to significantly reduce the visibility, as viewed from public waters and adjacent shorelands,through the use of vegetation,topography and/or color, assuming summer, leaf-on conditions. E. The structure shall be used for storage only and may not include elements designed for human habitation. F. Storm water runoff from the structure shall be drained away from the lake. There shall be no direct flow of stormwater from the structure to adjacent water bodies. 7. Deck and Platform Additions to Non-Conforming Structures. Decks and platforms must meet the structure setback standards on all new construction. Decks and platforms that do not meet setback requirements from public waters may be allowed without a Variance provided all the following criteria and standards are met: A. The structure existed prior to January 1, 1995 and has not been rebuilt,reconstructed or added on more than 50% since that date. B. A thorough evaluation of the property and structure reveals no reasonable location for a deck or platform which meets or exceeds the setback from the ordinary high water level. C. The deck encroachment toward the ordinary high water level does not exceed fifteen(15)percent of the existing setback of the Pequot Lakes Staff Report 7(a)-3 October 20,2011