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Applicable Regulations: Section 17-5.1, Subdivision 7 outlines the criteria that should be <br />considered when amending the official zoning map or establishing a zoning classification: <br />A. Preservation of natural sensitive areas. <br />B. Present ownership and development. <br />C. Shoreland soil types and their engineering capabilities. <br />D. Topographic characteristics. <br />E. Vegetative cover. <br />F. In -water physical characteristics. <br />G. Recreational use of surface water. <br />H. Road and service center accessibility. <br />I. Socio-economic development needs of the public. <br />J. Availability of public sewer and water utilities. <br />K. The necessity to reserve and restore certain areas having significant historical or <br />ecological value. <br />L. Conflicts between land uses and impacts of commercial uses or higher densities on <br />adjacent properties. <br />M. Alternatives available for desired land use. <br />N. Prevention of spot zoning. <br />O. Conformance to the City of Pequot Lakes Comprehensive Plan. <br />P. Conformance to the City of Pequot Lakes Future Land Use Map and any other official <br />maps of the City. <br />Section 17-5.4 FOREST MANAGEMENT (FM) <br />1. Pur])ose and Intent: To provide a zoning classification for sustainable <br />management of forested areas, to establish and maintain timber resources, to protect the <br />natural environment, to preserve undeveloped areas and to provide recreation <br />opportunities. Development patterns are characterized as very low -density residential <br />without municipal utility service and with only limited demand for accessibility. Forest <br />Management zoning should be used to preserve rural character. <br />2. Compatibility: Forest Management zones would generally be compatible with <br />and can be established adjacent to Agriculture, Rural Residential, Transition Residential, <br />Commercial and Light Industrial zones. The zone may also be compatible with other <br />zones in areas where forest stands exist. <br />3. Lot, Use and Density Requirements. <br />Lot Width - feet, minimum......................................................................300 <br />Total Lot Area - acres, minimum...............................................................10 <br />Buildable Lot Area - acres, minimum..........................................................5 <br />Setback, right-of-way, local streets - feet, minimum .................................. 50 <br />Setback, right-of-way, collector and arterial streets <br />- feet, minimum.......................................................................................... 50 <br />Pequot Lakes Council Report 4.2 - 3 <br />February 5, 2024 <br />