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b. General cultivation farming, grazing, nurseries, horticulture, truck farming, sod farming, and wild crop harvesting are permitted uses if steep slopes and shore impact zones are maintained in permanent vegetation or operated under an approved conservation plan (resource management systems) consistent with the field office technical guides of the local soil and water conservation district or the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. c. New animal feedlots are not allowed in shoreland. Modifications or expansions to existing feedlots or resumption of old feedlots are conditional uses and must meet the following standards: i. Feedlots must be designed consistent with Minnesota Rules Chapter 7020; ii. Feedlots must not further encroach into the existing ordinary high water level setback or the bluff impact zone and must not expand to a capacity of 1,000 animal units or more; and, iii. Old feedlots not currently in operation may resume operation consistent with Minnesota Statute Section 116.0711. d. The use of pesticides, fertilizers or animal wastes within shoreland areas shall be done in such a way as to minimize impacts on shore impact zones by proper application or use of earth or vegetation. 7. Shoreland Alterations. The purpose of this section is to prevent erosion into public waters, fix nutrients, preserve shoreland aesthetics, preserve historic values, prevent back slumping and protect fish and wildlife habitat. Shoreland alterations shall be allowed in accordance with the following standards: a. No principal or accessory structure or use shall be placed within bluff or shore impact zones other than agricultural activities as permitted by subsection (C)(6)(b). b. Shore impact zones shall be maintained in permanent vegetation or operated under an approved conservation plan consistent with the field office technical guides of the local soil and water conservation district. c. Intensive Vegetative Clearing. Intensive vegetation clearing within shore and bluff impact zones and/or steep slopes is not permitted. Intensive clearing within shoreland areas outside of bluff or shore impact zones and steep slope areas is subject to standards set forth in Subp. (C) (8) of this Section. d. Limited Tree Clearing. Limited clearing of trees and shrubs and the cutting, pruning and trimming of trees within bluff and shore impact zones or steep slopes to accommodate picnic areas, trails and water access and to provide a view to the water from a principal dwelling site shall be permitted provided the screening of structures, as viewed from the water, is not substantially reduced and that the shading of water surface is along rivers is preserved. These provisions do not apply to the removal of tree limbs or branches that are dead or pose a safety hazard. e. Grading in Shoreland Areas. All grading and filling activities must be in conformance with the Wetland Conservation Act. Any grading or filling on steep slopes or within shore or bluff impact zones involving the movement of ten (10) or more cubic yards of material or involving more than fifty (50) cubic yards of material elsewhere in a shoreland area shall require the submission of a Grading Permit. Approval shall be granted only if the following conditions are met: i. The smallest amount of bare ground is exposed for the shortest time possible; ii. Ground cover such as mulch is used for temporary bare soil coverage and permanent ground cover, such as sod, is established; iii. Methods to prevent erosion and trap sediment during construction are employed; 8