This article is intended to apply to residential development
around the following Township lakes: Bostwick, Ratigan, Silver and
Sunfish and to any residential uses around future Township lakes over
five acres in area. This article recognizes the value and desirability
of lakefront lots and the desire of owners of existing lots to maintain
and make improvements to existing structures. This article is designed
to regulate new development and avoid development densities which
could lead to the degradation of the surface water quality and associated
natural lake environment.
Land, buildings and structures in the LR District shall be used
only for the purposes stated in Table 450-10.02, as follows:
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Table 450-10.02 Permitted Land Uses (LR)
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Permitted Land Use
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Regulation or Exception
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Single-family detached dwellings
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Adult foster care family homes
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No more than 6 residents; must be state-licensed
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Family child-care home
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No more than 6 minor children; must be state-licensed
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Docks and marine storage devices
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The special land uses specified in Table 450-10.03 may be permitted if approved by the Planning Commission under Article 23.
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Table 450-10.03 Special Land Uses (LR)
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Special Land Use
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Regulation or Exception
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Public and private noncommercial parks, playgrounds, swimming
pools, athletic fields and community center buildings
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Not including swimming pools accessory to residential land uses
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Essential public service structures and buildings
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For public utilities only
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[Amended 7-23-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-5Z]
The following minimum development standards stated in Table
450-10.04 shall apply in the LR District as follows:
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Table 450-10.04 Minimum Site Development Standards (LR)
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If 2 or more lots, or combination or portions of lots, created on or before January 8, 1996, and located adjacent to each other, are at any time held in common ownership, and if all or part of such lots do not satisfy the minimum requirements for lots created after January 8, 1996, and if such lots are designated by a single permanent parcel number as of the effective date of this chapter, then such lots shall comply with § 450-30.02 pertaining to combining of nonconforming lots.
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Ground level patios. A patio, terrace, walkway or similar area
constructed of concrete, asphalt, pavers, bricks or similar surface,
no part of the surface of which extends above ground level, is not
subject to the minimum required building setbacks otherwise specified
for this district.
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Raised decks. A deck, any part of the surface of which is raised
above grade, shall comply with the required minimum front, side and
rear yard building setbacks for a principal building in this district.
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Fences shall be set back at least 20 feet from the ordinary
high-water mark of the body of water and they shall not exceed a height
of three feet.
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Table 450-10.05.1 Lots Created on or Before January 8, 1996
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Parcels Served by Approved Private Well and Septic Tank (LR)
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Minimum required lot area
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4,000 square feet
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Minimum required lot width
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40 feet, measured at both the street right-of-way line and at
the high-water mark of the body of water
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Minimum required building setbacks
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Front yard
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35 feet, measured from the ordinary high-water mark for a waterfront
lot, and measured from the street right-of-way line for a nonwaterfront
lot
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Side yards
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2 side yards totaling 16 feet, the smallest of which must be
at least 8 feet
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Rear yard
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20 feet, measured from the nearest street right-of-way line
on a waterfront lot; on a nonwaterfront lot, the required rear yard
setback shall be 25 feet
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Maximum permitted lot coverage
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40%
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Table 450-10.05.2 Lots Created on or Before January 8, 1996
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Parcels Served by Public/Community Water System and Public Sewage
Disposal System (LR)
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Minimum required lot area
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4,000 square feet
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Minimum required lot width
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40 feet, measured at both the street right-of-way line and at
the high-water mark of the body of water
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Minimum required building setbacks
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Front yard
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35 feet, measured from the ordinary high-water mark for a waterfront
lot, and measured from the street right-of-way line for a nonwaterfront
lot
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Side yards
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2 side yards totaling 16 feet, the smallest of which must be
at least 8 feet
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Rear yard
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20 feet, measured from the nearest street right-of-way line
on a waterfront lot; on a nonwaterfront lot, the required rear yard
setback shall be 25 feet
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Maximum permitted lot coverage
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40%
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Table 450-10.05.3 Lots Created After January 8, 1996 -
Parcels Not Served by Public Sewage Disposal System (LR)
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No. 2018-3Z] | ||
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Minimum required lot area
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30,000 square feet
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Minimum required lot width
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150 feet
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Minimum required building setbacks
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Front yard
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35 feet, measured from the ordinary high-water mark for a waterfront
lot, and measured from the street right-of-way line for a nonwaterfront
lot
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Side yards
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2 side yards totaling 20 feet, the smallest of which must be
at least 10 feet
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Rear yard
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35 feet, measured from the nearest street right-of-way line
on a waterfront lot; on a nonwaterfront lot, the required rear yard
setback shall be 25 feet
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Maximum permitted lot coverage
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40%
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Table 450-10.05.4 Lots Created After January 8, 1996 -
Parcels Served by Public Sewage Disposal System (LR)
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Minimum required lot area
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12,000 square feet
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Minimum required lot width
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90 feet; for a waterfront lot, minimum lot width shall be 70
feet, measured at the ordinary high-water mark
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Minimum required building setbacks
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Front yard
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35 feet, measured from the ordinary high-water mark in the case
of a waterfront lot
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Side yards
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2 side yards totaling 20 feet, the smallest of which must be
at least 10 feet
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Rear yard
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35 feet
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Maximum permitted lot coverage
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40%
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Table 450-10.06 Yard Regulations; Maximum Building Height (LR)
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Front, rear and side yards
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Must be maintained across entire width and length of parcel;
for a waterfront lot, the required front yard shall be the area between
the ordinary high-water mark of the body of water and the building
line of the principal building
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Maximum building height
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35 feet
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Single-family detached dwelling
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1,040 square feet, of which at least 700 square feet shall be
on the ground floor
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The other land uses stated in Table 450-10.07 may be permitted
as follows:
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Table 450-10.07 Other Land Uses (LR)
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Land Use
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Zoning Section or Article
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Accessory buildings, structures and uses
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§ 450-3.13
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Home occupations
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§ 450-3.17
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Small antennas and towers
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§ 450-3.29; not more than 30 feet in height
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Private roads
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Article 28
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Temporary dwellings
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§ 450-3.15
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Dwellings outside manufactured housing communities
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§ 450-3.14
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The additional land use regulations stated in Table 450-10.08
may apply.
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Table 450-10.08 Other Regulations (LR)
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Subject
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Regulatory Provision in Zoning or Other Chapter
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Outdoor lighting
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Chapter 282, Lighting, Outdoor
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Landscaping and buffering
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Article 26
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Signs
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Article 25
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Off-street parking and loading
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Article 27
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Building projections
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§ 450-3.09
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Minimum street frontage
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§ 450-3.05
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Front yard building setbacks
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§ 450-3.04
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Height exceptions
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§ 450-3.10
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Maximum width-to-depth ratio
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§ 450-3.07
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Maximum lot coverage
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§ 450-3.08
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Cul-de-sac lots
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Alteration of grades; excavations
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Nonconforming lots, buildings and uses
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Article 30
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Platted subdivisions
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Condominiums and site condominiums
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Article 24
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Trash, litter or junk
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§ 450-3.32
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Flagpoles
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§ 450-3.28
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Site plan review
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Article 22
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Overlay districts
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Illegal dwellings
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§ 450-3.16
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Storage and repair of vehicles
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§ 450-3.22
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Recreational vehicle parking
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§ 450-3.21
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Nuisances
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§ 450-3.31
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Keeping of domestic animals
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§ 450-3.20
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Fences
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§ 450-3.27
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Essential service equipment
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§ 450-3.23
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Special land uses, minimum provisions
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Article 23
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Zoning permits
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Article 32
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Principal use per parcel
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§ 450-3.02
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Septic tank pumping
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§ 450-3.33
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Waterfront regulations
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§ 450-3.25
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Wetlands
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Wetlands Protection Ordinance No. 2005-1[1]
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Stormwater regulation
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Chapter 388, Stormwater Management
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Land division
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Gates blocking residential access
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Outdoor burning
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Chapter 142, Burning, Open
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Use of fertilizers
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Noxious weeds
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Chapter 251, Grass and Weeds
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Inoperable motor vehicles
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Docks and watercraft launching
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Public sanitary sewer system
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Chapter 367, Part 1, Sewer Use, Connection and Rates
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