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APPLICABILITY <br /> 1. Open Space Developments shall be a permitted use in the Ria and Al <br /> zoning districts. Those developments that do not meet the minimum <br /> requirements for open space development may be allowed as a <br /> conditional use. <br /> 2. The open space development design standards are an alternative set of <br /> standards from those in the Rla and Al zoning districts. Otherwise, <br /> the subdivision shall comply with the regulations of the "Subdivision <br /> Ordinance of the City of Elk River" (Section 1008). Or, the City <br /> Council may establish varied and reasonable lot size, frontage, setback <br /> and other design standards for an open space development if <br /> determined to be appropriate under the circumstances and in keeping <br /> with the maintenance of public health, safety and welfare. <br /> 3. Open Space Developments shall comply with the following minimum <br /> standards: <br /> a) A minimum for open space development is 20 acres. <br /> b) A minimum land area of 10 acres shall be preserved open space <br /> • and protected by a conservation easement. <br /> c) A minimum of fifty (50%) percent of total buildable land for <br /> development shall be dedicated as preserved open space <br /> protected by a conservation easement. <br /> OPEN SPACE DESIGN AND REQUIREMENTS <br /> 1. Conservation Easements shall be placed on all preserved open spaces <br /> as part of an open space development and shall meet the following <br /> criteria: <br /> a) Open space shall be in a contiguous, connected configuration <br /> adjacent to existing natural areas or parks. <br /> b) Open space shall have one owner or owned by a single entity <br /> such as a homeowners association or city. <br /> c) Open space in long narrow corridors in back yards does not <br /> qualify for conservation easements. <br />