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(1) stairways and lifts must not exceed four feet in width. Wider stairways may be used for public open -space recreational properties; (2) landings for stairways and lifts must not exceed 32 square feet in area. Landings larger than 32 square feet may be used for public open -space recreational properties; (3) canopies or roofs are not allowed on stairways, lifts or landings; (4) stairways, lifts and landings may be either constructed above the ground on posts or pilings, or placed into the ground, provided they are designed and built in a manner that ensures control of soil erosion; (5) stairways, lifts and landings must be located in the most visually inconspicuous portions of lots, as viewed from the surface of the public water assuming summer, leaf -on conditions, whenever practical; and (6) facilities such as ramps, lifts or mobility paths for physically handicapped persons are also allowed for achieving access to shore areas, provided that the dimensional and performance standards of sub -items 1 to 5 are complied with in addition to the requirements of Minnesota Regulations, Chapter 1340. 3. Height of Structures All structures in residential districts, except churches and non-residential agricultural structures, must not exceed 35 feet in height. E. Shoreland Alterations Alterations of vegetation and topography will be regulated to prevent erosion into public waters, fix nutrients, preserve shoreland aesthetics, preserve historic values, prevent bank slumping and protect fish and wildlife habitat. Best Management Practices are recommended to guide shoreland alteration activities. 1. Vegetation Alterations a. Vegetation alteration necessary for the construction of structures and sewage treatment systems and the construction of roads and parking areas regulated by Section 308.060 F are exempt from the vegetation - 13 -