03E - Rezoning of City to New Zoning Classifications

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• Shoreline Residential `.. ■ Urban Residential • Commercial • Shoreline Commercial • Downtown Mixed-Use • Light Industrial The purpose of the Open Space zoning classification is to provide a zoning classification for the preservation of sensitive areas, unique resources,and designated non-developable property. Areas such as wetlands,bluffs,threatened and endangered species habitat,historic sites,and lands set aside as part of the development process should be zoned as Open Space. The purpose of the Water Resource zoning classification is to provide a zoning classification for water bodies classified by the State of Minnesota as"lakes,"streams,"or"rivers."The zoning contains no development but allows multiple recreational uses. The purpose of the Forest Management zoning classification is to provide a zoning classification for sustainable management of forested areas,to establish and maintain timber resources,to protect the natural environment,to preserve undeveloped areas,and to provide recreational opportunities. Development patterns are characterized as very low-density residential without municipal utility service and with only limited demand for accessibility. Forest Management zoning should be used to preserve rural character. The purpose of the Agriculture zoning classification is to preserve family farms and small-scale agricultural uses and to allow for low density residential development compatible with those uses. Development patterns are characterized as very low density residential without municipal utility service and with only limited demand for accessibility.Agriculture zoning should be used to preserve rural character. The purpose of the Rural Residential zoning classification is to allow for low density residential development.Development in this zone is without municipal utility service and with only limited demand for accessibility. Rural Residential zoning should be used to preserve rural character. The purpose of the Transition Residential zoning classification is to serve as a medium density buffer between areas of higher density and areas of lower density.The Transitional Residential zone may be utilized in some second-tier shoreland areas and/or on the edge of the municipal utility service area. The zone may or may not be served by municipal sewer and water but must be within the projected utility service area. Development in this zone should facilitate future utility extensions. The purpose of the Shoreline Residential zoning classification is to provide a zone for riparian residential development.The zone may or may not be served by municipal sewer and water, depending on availability. The purpose of the Urban Residential zoning classification is to contain an urban development pattern characterized by traditional grid-style lot block layouts. Parcels are either served by or designed for municipal sewer and water utilities,an urban road section with sidewalks and a boulevard and are generally within walking distance of the Downtown Mixed-Use District. \ ' July 2005 Staff Report 4-{PAGE }