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Co R���vrrY Pe�uot <br /> NEW BUSINESS-TIMBER HARVESTING IN THE RURAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE <br /> Background Information: Staff has received an inquiry regarding whether or not the <br /> harvesting of timber is allowed in the "Rural Residential' Zone. Staff has determined <br /> that because of the "purpose and intent" of said zoning district and the fact that <br /> "Vegetation Removal, Clear Cutting" and "Vegetation Removal, Intensive" is "excluded" <br /> in the Rural Residential Zone, timber harvesting is not allowed on properties with that <br /> zoning classification. <br /> An individual has requested this item be placed on the Planning Commission agenda for <br /> discussion. <br /> Section 17-5.6 RURAL RESIDENTIAL (RR) <br /> 1. Purpose and Intent: To provide a zoning classification that allows for low- <br /> density residential development. Development in this zone is without municipal <br /> utility service and with only limited demand for accessibility. Rural Residential <br /> zoning should be used to preserve rural character. <br /> Section 17-5.4 FOREST MANAGEMENT (FM) <br /> 1. Purpose and Intent: To provide a zoning classification for sustainable <br /> management of forested areas,to establish and maintain timber resources, to <br /> protect the natural environment,to preserve undeveloped areas and to provide <br /> recreation opportunities. Development patterns are characterized as very low- <br /> density residential without municipal utility service and with only limited demand <br /> for accessibility. Forest Management zoning should be used to preserve rural <br /> character. <br /> Section 17-3.2. DEFINITIONS <br /> 246. Vegetation Removal, Clear Cutting. The removal of more then 75% <br /> and up to 100% of a stand of trees and brush over 10 feet in height on a lot <br /> or parcel of land up to 40 acres. <br /> 247. Vegetation Removal, Intensive. The complete removal of trees or shrubs <br /> in a continuous path, strip row or block, excluding that clearing needed for <br /> the construction of roads, driveways, walkways or permitted stairways, <br /> lifts or landings. <br /> FM RR <br /> Vegetation Removal, Clear <br /> Cutting C E <br /> Vegetation Removal, Intensive E E <br /> Pequot Lakes Staff Report 7(a)-1 <br /> June 19,2014 <br />