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Lino Lakes - Shoreland and Flood Plain Management 4. If the responsible party does not appropriately respond to the Zoning Administrator within the specified period of time, each additional day that lapses shall constitute an additional violation of this chapter and shall be prosecuted accordingly. The Zoning Administrator shall also, upon the lapse of the specified response period, notify the landowner to restore the land to the condition which existed prior to the violation of this chapter. (7) Interpretation. In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be minimum requirements and shall be liberally construed in favor of the governing body and shall not be deemed a limitation or repeal of any other powers granted by state statutes. Where a specific use or performance standard is not specifically referenced in this chapter it shall be prohibited. (8) Abrogation and greater restrictions. It is not intended by this chapter to repeal, abrogate, or impair any existing easements, covenants, or deed restrictions. However, where this chapter imposes greater restrictions, the provisions of this chapter shall prevail. All other ordinances inconsistent with this chapter are hereby repealed to the extent of the inconsistency only. (9) Warning and disclaimer of liability. This chapter does not imply that areas outside of the Flood Plain Overlay District or land uses permitted within these districts will be free from flooding or flood damages. The chapter does not create liability on the part of the City of Lino Lakes or its officers or employees for any flood damage that may result from reliance on this chapter or any administrative decision lawfully made under it. (10) Severability. If any section, clause, provision, or portion of this chapter is adjudged unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this chapter shall not be affected thereby. (Ord. 12 -95, passed 7 -25 -1995) § 1103.03 DEFINITIONS. For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. ACCESSORY USE OR STRUCTURE. A use or structure on the same lot with, and of a nature customarily incidental and subordinate to, the principal use or structure. BASEMENT. Any area of a structure, including crawl spaces, having its floor or base subgrade on all 4 sides, regardless of the depth of excavation below ground level. CONDITIONAL USE. A land use or development that may not be appropriate generally within a certain district but may be allowed in that district with appropriate restrictions, conditions or limitations as imposed by the City Council. • 1