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Draft of OSPD Ordinance <br /> 06/17/99 <br /> Page 2 <br /> • xviii. Wayside stand <br /> Section 3. The City of Elk River Code of Ordinances shall be amended to read as <br /> follows: <br /> Open Space Preservation Development Ordinance <br /> (Residential Clustering) <br /> STATEMENT OF PURPOSE. <br /> The purpose of the Open Space Preservation Development Zoning District (OSPD) is <br /> to maintain the rural and semi-rural character of Elk River and provide public <br /> benefit by preserving woodlands, vegetated corridors, agricultural land, open space, <br /> and other significant natural features; requiring less land for development, and to <br /> allow an alternative to standard single-family detached residential plats in the Rla <br /> and Al districts in accordance with this ordinance, the City Subdivision Regulations <br /> and the intent and purpose of the City Comprehensive Plan. <br /> OBJECTIVES: <br /> 1. Permanent preservation of contiguous common open spaces for natural <br /> habitat, vegetated corridors for the movement of wildlife, scenic enjoyment, <br /> recreational use, agriculture and rural identity. <br /> • <br /> 2. Allow innovation andreater flexibility yin the design of residential <br /> developments. <br /> 3. Provide for site development that maintains a low visual impact, particularly <br /> along arterial roadways and abutting properties. <br /> 4. Creation of cohesive neighborhoods in order to establish local identity and <br /> community interaction. <br /> 5. Physical integration of neighborhoods, open spaces, and places of destination <br /> in order to establish municipal identity and community interaction. <br /> 6. Reduction of the cost of construction and maintenance of public facilities, <br /> infrastructure and services. <br /> DEFINITIONS <br /> Buildable Land Area. The gross land area less the unbuildable land area that <br /> includes floodways, hydric and restrictive soils, land with slopes over 33%, wetlands <br /> and areas that cannot accommodate septic systems. <br /> • <br /> \\elkriver\sys\shrdoc\planning\stevewen\ccmmo\oa99osd2.doc <br />