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Height of structures and other facilities on lots shall be regulated per the underlying zoning district of the property, except for where specified herein. Section 12-440. Impervious Surface. Impervious surface coverage shall be limited to 50% of any lot or parcel. Section 12-450. Setback Requirements. (1) Where structures exist on the adjoining lots, structure setbacks may be altered allowing them closer to the water's edge without a variance to conform to the adjoining setbacks from the ordinary high water level. The distance shall be determined by the average setback of structures on the two immediately adjoining lots and shall be allowed only provided the proposed structure is not located in a shore impact zone. (2) Along with the setback requirements in the underlying zoning district, the following setback requirements from the Ordinary High Water Level (OHWL) shall apply to all principal & accessory buildings which do not meet the provisions of Section 12-450, item number 1 (above). Water Body Setback Jones Lake 50 feet Long Lake 50 feet Pike Lake 50 feet Poplar Lake 50 feet Rush Lake 150 feet Rice Creek 50 feet (3) Along with the setback requirements in the underlying zoning district, and where a bluff exists, all structures must meet a 30 foot setback from the top of bluff for all lake and stream waters classifications. (4) The following types of structures are exempt from OHWL setbacks indicated in 12-450, Subdivision 2, but are required to follow the standards contained in Sections 12-470 and 12- 490: A. Stairways, stairway landings, and pedestrian lifts; B. Watercraft lifts, landing facilities and docks; C. Fences, retaining walls, and ancillary recreational uses; D. Public park, beach, and marina facilities and other public improvements. Section 12-460. Shore Impact Zone The Shore Impact Zone shall consist of the following setback as measured from the OHWL: Water Body Shore Impact Zone Jones Lake 25' Long Lake 25'