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Using this analysis,twelve future land use categories were developed.These categories describe the desired future <br /> pattern of development within the City. <br /> 1. Agrlculture—The pattern of development provided for in this area would be very large lot <br /> residential/agricultural(40-80 acres).Agricultural uses would be family-farms and similar low-scale � <br /> operations. I <br /> 2. Forest Preservation—The pattern of development provided for in this area would be very large lot �, <br /> residential(40-80 acres)within forested land.Forests would be managed to allow for eventual timber ' <br /> harvesting. <br /> 3. Open Space—This is designated non-developable property,mostly wetland areas and steep slopes. <br /> 4. Water Resource—There is no development on the area's lake surfaces,so these areas are set aside for ' <br /> public recreational enjoyment. , <br /> 5. Shoreline Residential—The pattern of development in these areas is residential consistent with state �� <br /> shoreline development standards. '� <br /> 6. Downtown Mixed-Use—The pattern of development in this area would provide for high-density <br /> apartments,townhouses,live-work units,professional offices,shops,restaurants and other commercial <br /> uses.Sidewalks,pedestrian crosswalks,landscaping,and storefronts abutting sidewalks are encouraged. <br /> 7. Urban Residential—Development patterns in this area are a medium to high-density residential that <br /> enhance and expand the traditional grid style of development.Walk-able neighborhoods that connect to <br /> other urban areas and recreational areas are facilitated.These areas are served,or will potentially be <br /> served,by municipal utilities. ' <br /> 8. Rural Resident(al—Development patterns in this area are low-density residential.These areas will not be I <br /> served by municipal utilities and the amount of new roads and development will be limited. <br /> 9. Urban/Rural Transitfon—These areas are not currently served by municipal utilities,but are within the <br /> potential expansion area.Development density in these areas must facilitate future utility extension and <br /> must be designed to tie to the urban areas. <br /> 10. Commercial—Development patterns in this area will feature medium to high-density commercial uses <br /> scaled to automobiles and pedestrians.This area will be serviced with municipal utilities. <br /> 11. Llght Industrial—This area will support light industrial uses that will sustain Pequot Lakes'economy in the <br /> long-term.It will be serviced with municipal utilities.Future industrial uses will not adversely affect the <br /> health,safety,and welfare of local residents. <br /> 12. Recreatlonal These areas consist of existing and potential parks,trails,public access points,and natural <br /> areas of varying size and function.They are distributed equitably throughout the urban,rural,and <br /> transition areas. <br /> These categories are not current zoning classifications,although the integrated growth plan should be referenced <br /> when making future land use and zoning decisions. In addition to these categories,the City of Pequot Lakes must <br /> consider design guidelines for future development and redevelopment opportunities. These guidelines would <br /> ensure that future signage, building exteriors, landscaping, and development designs fit in with the small-town, <br /> north woods feel of Pequot Lakes. <br /> Comprehensive Plan Update—February 2013 47 � P a g e <br />