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dd. Significant Historic Site. "Significant Historic Site" means any archaeological site, standing structure, or other property that meets the criteria for eligibility to the National Register of Historic Places or is listed in the State Register of Historic Sites, or is determined to be an unplatted cemetery that falls under the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Section 308.08. A historic site meets these criteria if it is presently listed on either register or if it is determined to meet the qualifications for listing after review by the Minnesota State Archaeologist or the Director of the Minnesota Historic Society. All unplatted cemeteries are automatically considered to be significant historic sites. ee. Steep Slope. "Steep Slope" means land where agricultural activity or development is either not recommended or described as poorly suited, due to slope steepness and the site's soil characteristics, as mapped and described in available county soil surveys or other technical reports, unless appropriate design and construction techniques and farming practices are used in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance. Where specific information is not available, steep slopes are lands having average slopes over 12 percent, as measured over horizontal distances of 50 feet or more, that are not bluffs. ff. Structure. "Structure" means any building or appurtenance, including decks, except aerial or underground utility lines, such as sewer, electric, telephone, telegraph, gas lines, towers, poles and other supporting facilities. gg. Subdivision. "Subdivision" means land that is divided for the purpose of sale, rent or lease, including Planned Unit Developments. hh. Toe of the Bluff. "Toe of the Bluff" means the point on a bluff where there is, as visually observed, a clearly identifiable break in the slope, from gentler to steeper slope above. If no break in the slope is apparent, the toe of the bluff shall be determined to be the lower end of a 50-foot segment, measured on the ground, with an average slope exceeding 18 percent. ii. Top of the Bluff. "Top of the Bluff" means the point on a bluff where there is, as visually observed, a clearly identifiable break in the slope, from steeper to gentler slope above. If no break in the slope is apparent, the top of the bluff shall be determined to be the upper end of a 50-foot segment, measured on the ground, with an average slope exceeding 18 percent. jj. Variance. "Variance" means any modification of the provisions of this chapter where it is determined that, by reason of exceptional circumstances, the strict enforcement of the terms of this chapter would cause a hardship. kk. Water -Oriented Accessory Structure or Facility. "Water -Oriented Accessory Structure or Facility" means a small, above ground building or other improvement, except stairways, fences, docks, - 5 -