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(7) Non-conforming Use. Any use of land established before the effective date of this Ordinance which does not conform to the restrictions of a part- icular zoning district. This should not be confused with substandard dimensions of a conforming use. (See also 320-5, Subd. A. ) (8) Ordinary High Water Mark. A mark delineating the highest water level which has been maintained for a sufficient period of time to leave evidence upon the landscape. The ordinary high water mark is commonly that point where the natural vegetation changes from predominantly aquatic to predom- inantly terrestrial. (9) Planned Unit Development. A type of development which may incorporate a variety of land uses planned and developed as a unit. The Planned Unit Development is distinguished from the traditional subdivision process of development in that zoning standards such as density, height limits, and minimum lot sizes may be altered by negotiation and agreement between the developer, the municipality, and the Commissioner of Natural Resources. (See also 320-3, Subd. B. (75) and 320-5, Subd. K) . ( 10) Planning Agency. The Planning Commission or planning department as created by the Governing Body. ( 11 ) Protected Waters.* Any waters of the State as defined in Minnesota Statutes 1980, Section 105.37, Subd. 14. However, no lake, pond, or flowage of less than ten ( 10) acres in size, and no river or stream having a total drainage area less than two square miles, shall be regulated for the purposes of these regulations. ( 12) Setback. The minimum horizontal distance between a structure or sani- tary facility and the Ordinary Highw Water Mark, or between a structure or sanitary facility and a road, well, highway, or property lines. ( 13) Shall. Mandatory and not permissive. ( 14) Shoreland. Land located within the following distances from protected waters: (a) 1 ,000 feet from the Ordinary High Water Mark of a lake, pond , or flowage; and (b) 300 feet from a river or stream, or the landward extent of a flood plain on such rivers or streams, whichever is greater. The practical limits of Shorelands may be less than the statutory limits where such limits are designated by natural drainage divides at lesser distances, as shown on the Official Zoning Map of the City. ( 15) Special Use. A use of Shorelands which is permitted within a Zoning District only when allowed by the City after a public hearing, if certain conditons are met, which eliminate or minimize the incompatibility of the Special Use with other Permitted Uses of the District. (See 320-7) . ( 16) Structure. Any building (including mobile homes) or appurtenance thereto, except aerial or underground utility lines such as sewer, electric, telephone, telegraph or gas lines, including towers, poles, and other sup- porting appurtenances. * Public Waters has been changed to Protected Water. All regulations and requirements remain the same; only the name has been changed. -3-