§ 28-451. Setbacks from the water.

(a)

Septic tanks, seepage pits and soil absorption fields. Septic tanks, seepage pits and soil absorption fields shall be set back a minimum of 75 feet from the ordinary high-water mark.

(b)

Lots that abut on navigable waters. All buildings and structures, except docks, portable piers, stairways and one boat storage structure as provided for in subsection (c) of this section which require a lesser setback, shall be set back a minimum of 75 feet from the ordinary high-water mark. The 75-foot setback shall be determined by measuring the closest part of the ordinary high-water mark to the closest part of the building or structure.

(c)

Boat storage structures. Not more than one boat storage structure per lot shall be permitted, provided such structure conforms to all of the following conditions:

(1)

The boat storage structure shall be set back not less than ten feet from the ordinary high-water mark.

(2)

The boat storage structure shall not exceed eight feet in height nor 400 square feet in size.

(3)

Excavations for boat storage structures on slopes exceeding 20 percent shall not employ heavy equipment.

(4)

The boat storage structure shall be used solely for storage of aquatic equipment, shall be of such color as not to detract from the natural appearance of the shoreline, and shall not be used for human habitation.

(Code 1989, § 13-1-35(6); Ord. of 10-5-2004, § 13-1-35(6))