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NORMAL WATER LEVEL. A level of water in a watercourse when the watercourse is not in the process of receiving or discharging storm water runoff. The NORMAL WATER LEVEL will typically be the outlet elevation of a pond, lake, or other standing water body. ORDINARY HIGH WATER LEVEL (OHWL). The boundary of public waters and wetlands as determined by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources: an elevation delineating the highest water level which has been maintained for a sufficient period of time to leave evidence upon the landscape, commonly that point where the natural vegetation changes from predominantly aquatic to predominantly terrestrial. OUTLOT. A parcel of land shown on a subdivision plat as an outlot, and designated alphanumerically (for example - Outlot A.) OUTLOTS are used to designate 1 of the following: land that is part of the subdivision but is to be subdivided into lots and blocks at a later date; land that is to be used for a specific purpose as designated in a developer's agreement or other agreement between the city and the developer. OWNER. Any individual, firm, association, partnership, corporation, trust or any other legal entity having proprietary interest in the land. PEDESTRIAN AND/OR BICYCLE TRAIL. An easement or land dedication given to the city for the purpose of providing walking and /or bicycling areas to city residents. The trails shall provide recreational opportunity and also access to parks, natural areas, and public land in accordance with the city's adopted trail plan. PLAT. The drawing or map of a subdivision prepared for filing of record pursuant to Minnesota Statute -M.S. § 505, as maybe amended from time to time. PLAT, FINAL. The final map or drawings and accompanying material described in §§ 1001.055 et seq. Section 1005 of this Ordinance on which the developer's plan or subdivision is presented to the City Council for approval and which, if approved, will be submitted to the office of the city recorder or Registrar of Titles for filing. PLAT, PRELIMINARY. The preliminary map or drawings and accompanying material described in 1001.040 et seq.. . • ! ! - . ! : . - indicating the proposed layout of the subdivision to be submitted to the city for their consideration for compliance with the Comprehensive Plan, the Zoning Chapter, and these regulations along with required supporting data. PROTECTIVE COVENANT. A restriction of the use placed upon the property by a present or former owner and recorded in the office of the city recorder or the Registrar of Titles. The city will not be responsible to enforce private protective covenants. REGISTERED LAND SURVEY. A survey map of registered land designed to simplify a complicated metes and bounds description, designating the same into a tract or tracts of registered land survey number. REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR. A land surveyor licensed and registered in the state. DRAFT JANUARY 5, 2009