Land Use & Zoning
Under the Minnesota shoreland management regulations, the required setback from the ordinary high water level (OHWL) for most lakes is:
A100 feet
B500 feet
C1,000 feet✓ Correct
D50 feet
Explanation
Minnesota's shoreland management rules define the shoreland zone as land within 1,000 feet of the ordinary high water level of lakes and 300 feet of rivers. Within this zone, the DNR and local governments regulate land use, setbacks, and impervious surface coverage.
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