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• 906.06-WILD AND SCENIC RIVER LAND USE DISTRICT 1. Wild and Scenic River Designation and Boundaries. A % In order to preserve and protect the Mississippi River and its adjacent lands which possess outstanding scenic, recreational, natural, historical, scientific and similar values, the Mississippi River in Elk River has been designated as a Wild and Scenic River and this river and its adjacent lands are hereby designated as a Wild and Scenic River District, the boundaries of which are based on the Mississippi River rule, Minnesota Rules, parts 6150.0910 and 6105.0950. C3 )( The boundaries of the Mississippi Wild and Scenic River District are shown on the map designated as the City of Elk River Official Zoning Map, which is made a part of this ordinance and is on file with the zoning administrator. In case of conflict between the Zoning Map and the property descriptions in Minnesota Rules, the latter shall prevail. 2. Mississippi Wild and Scenic River Overlay District Overlay Concept - The Mississippi Wild and Scenic River District of the City of Elk River shall be treated as an Overlay District. All Permitted, Accessory, Conditional and Prohibited Uses as specified by the applicable underlying Zoning District shall apply, except that marinas and extractive uses are prohibited. The development of public or private recreational facilities shall conform to the design specification guidelines in Minnesota Rules, part 6105.0940. These underlying districts are shown on the Zoning Map, and the uses are described in Section 900.12 of the Zoning Ordinance. In addition, land use patterns within the Mississippi Wild and Scenic River District shall be consistent with the City of Elk River's • Growth Management Plan. 3 )i Rezoning - In reviewing proposals to rezone any land underlying the Mississippi Wild and Scenic River Overlay District, the City shall assure that the proposed Zoning District is consistent with Section 906.00 (2) and the criteria, considerations, and objectives in Section 904.06 (2) (c) of this Ordinance. Rezoning must be certified in accordance with Section 906.04 of this Ordinance. 906.08- ZONING AND WATER SUPPLY/SANITARY PROVISIONS 1. Lot Area and Width Standards. The following standards shall apply to the Mississippi Wild and Scenic River District listed in Section 906.06. Where the requirements of the underlying zoning district as shown on the Official Zoning Map are more restrictive than those set forth herein, the more restrictive standards shall apply. The lot area (in square feet) and lot width standards (in feet) for single, duplex, triplex and quad residential lots created after the date of enactment of this Ordinance shall be as follows: Noxi 4StwtREJ> A , Areas in the Mississippi Wild and Scenic River District , , 32N, Re Riparian Lots Nonriparian Lots Area Width Area Width 4thisewe,F84 Scwci cd • Single 2 1/2 acres 100 ft. 2 1/2 acres 150 ft. 444-ft:- 7