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Draft Land Use Plan-March 27, 2003 agricultural land, open space and other significant natural features." The current ordinance applies only to plats with shared sewer and water (cluster) systems. These same tenants can apply lots on individual wells and septic systems. The underlying density of the Rural Residential land use is one unit per ten acres. Lot sizes may vary but the overall density of one unit per ten acres should be adhered to. However, the desire to develop at a higher density is recognized and should be accommodated as long as the public objectives of retaining a rural character and preserving environmental corridors can be maintained. In order for a higher density development pattern to occur in the Rural Residential designation, a property owner must comply with the following: • Density calculations must be based on developable lands or lands exclusive of public right-of-way, protected wetlands, open water bodies, or other lands that are protected from development by laws or ordinances. • All preliminary plats shall include a Resource Inventory as described in the OSP regulations. The resource inventory identifies areas that may be desirable for preservation, such as high quality tree stands, habitat areas or cultural resources.. • Density bonuses would be provided. These bonuses trade additional lots (private sector gain) for items that achieve public objectives (rural character, environmental preservation, trail corridors). Public objectives sought in the Rural Residential designation that could serve as the basis for density bonuses include: 1. Preservation of significant habitat areas through managed conservation easements or dedication to the City where consistent with the Park Master Plan. 2. Preservation or dedication of additional land areas (above and beyond the standard park dedication requirements)that provide connections between habitat areas or provide public trail and greenway linkages. 3. Increased set backs from Collector and Arterial streets help to maintain an undeveloped appearance, open space or rural character. 4. Use of a neighborhood street system that would reduce the number of private drive access points on to major collector or arterial streets. This approach helps to maintain the rural appearance and improves traffic safety and flow. 5. Use of trails improves pedestrian safety and creates the opportunity for a broader system of non-vehicular movement within the City. 3