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5. Performance Standards. The following performance standards apply to all <br /> development in this zone: <br /> A. Vegetation Removal, Intensive. The submittal requirements and procedures <br /> contained in Section 5.4 "Forest Management(FM)" Subparts 4b and 4c shall be met <br /> and followed. <br /> Section 17-5.4 FOREST MANAGEMENT (FM) <br /> 4. Performance Standards. The following performance standards apply to all <br /> development in this zone: <br /> A. Screening. Screening consisting of native trees and shrubs <br /> covering a minimum of 75 percent of the setback area(leaf on <br /> conditions) is required in the road setback and within 50 foot lake, <br /> river, stream, wetland, and bluff buffers in order to retain the <br /> scenic beauty and rural character as viewed from roads and lakes. <br /> B. Best Management Practices. The "Best Management Practices in <br /> Minnesota" for"Water Quality in Forest Management", Minnesota <br /> Department of Natural Resources, shall hereby be adopted as the <br /> standard for timber management in forested areas. <br /> C. Management Plan. Cutting, including clearcutting, may be <br /> allowed only after the preparation and approval of a specific <br /> management plan for the lands being managed for forestry <br /> purposes and subject to the following standards and criteria: <br /> (1) A specific written management plan shall be prepared by a <br /> professional forester and submitted for review and approval <br /> to the designated city official. <br /> (2) The management plan shall contain a description of the <br /> proposed cutting operation and a summary of how the <br /> operation will comply with the standards set forth in this <br /> section: <br /> (a) How the proposed vegetation management plan will <br /> protect or enhance the scenic and aesthetic character <br /> of the shoreland. <br /> (b) Description of the property, including both a legal <br /> description and a general description. <br />