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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 /> Division 35 of the previous Ordinance contains the following regarding the Forestry District: <br /> i. Intent and Purpose:The Agricultural District is intended to allow traditional agricultural <br /> uses and conserve agricultural resources while allowing low density residential <br /> development compatible with agricultural uses. <br /> 2. Lot,Use,and Density Requirements: <br /> Lot Width-feet,minimum............................................ .500 <br /> Total Lot Area-acres,minimum.......................................20 <br /> Division 45 of the previous Ordinance contains the following regarding the Forestry District: <br /> 1. Intent and Purpose: Residential areas developed at a density and character compatible <br /> with agricultural uses to maintain the rural character of the district. Planned Unit <br /> Developments or cluster developments are allowed as a conditional use permit on lands <br /> that are suitable with the intent to maximize and preserve green space and historical <br /> features of the area. <br /> 2. Lot,Use,and Density Requirements: <br /> Lot Width-feet,minimum..............................................200 <br /> Total Lot Area-acres,minimum.........................................5 <br /> Section 5.4 of the Ordinance contains the requirements for the Forest Management District <br /> (FM)zone: <br /> 1. Purpose and Intent: To provide a zoning classification for sustainable management of <br /> forested areas,to establish and maintain timber resources,to protect the natural <br /> environment,to preserve undeveloped areas and to provide recreation opportunities. <br /> Development patterns are characterized as very low-density residential without <br /> 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 and can <br /> 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 /> LotWidth-feet,minimum............................................ .300 <br /> Total Lot Area-acres,minimum........................................10 <br /> Buildable Lot Area-acres,minimum..................................5 <br /> Section 5.5 of the Ordinance contains the requirements for the Agriculture(AG)zone: <br /> i. Purpose and Intent: To provide a zoning classification for the preservation of family <br /> City of Pequot Lakes Staff Report 4-2 <br /> September 21,2oo6 <br />