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9Po MAS What do land Euclidean Zoning.Euclidean zoning is the traditional approach to zoning that divides a community into zoning develo pme nt districts based on the types of uses that are desirable in different areas and establishes rules for how land regulations do? in each district can be developed and used.Euclidean zoning districts keep high intensity uses that may impact Land development regulations dictate how land can be surrounding properties,like manufacturing,away from divided,assembled,built upon,and used and include less intense uses,like homes and schools.Each district subdivision,zoning,and sign ordinances. establishes different rules that limit development activity, including which use types are allowed and how they are Subdivision Ordinances permitted as well building size,where on a lot a building can be located,how much open space must be left over, Subdivision ordinances manage how land is split up and how much parking has to be provided. or assembled and regulate how public improvements and infrastructure are designed and constructed.They Form-Based Zoning.Form-based zoning also divides accomplish this by establishing standards for a variety a community into zoning districts,however,unlike of topics including the minimum length of blocks;how Euclidean zoning,form-based zoning districts are based roads need to be connected;where sidewalks are required; on the types of urban form and development patterns where street trees need to be planted;how stormwater is that are desirable indifferent areas.The foundation of managed;and the amount of land required to be dedi- form-based zoning districts in many communities is the Gated or activated for parks,schools,and other community rural to urban transect,which defines a series of areas facilities. that transition from rural areas utilized for agriculture to dense downtowns and urban cores.Form-based zoning Zoning Ordinances primarily regulates what development looks like and secondarily how development is utilized.This is accom- Zoning ordinances are the means by which local govern- plished by establishing standards for different building ments regulate land use.Local governments receive the types and how building fagades relate to the public realm. authority to establish and adopt zoning ordinances by the Incentive-Based Zoning.Incentive-based zoning is a state zoning enabling act to manage how land is devel- type of Euclidean zoning that offers flexibility in stan- oped and used in order to protect public health,safety,and dards and requirements in exchange for items that help welfare.There are several approaches to zoning,including a community reach its goals such as the provision of but not limited to those detailed as follows. affordable housing,and preservation of open space and environmental features.Increased density,height,or lot coverage are some of the most common types of incen- tives offered along with relief from requirements for parking and other development standards as detailed on the next page. 126 Implementation Plan•Elk River Comprehensive Plan DRAFT FOR REVIEW ONLY