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CMP Part 3B. Land Use Plan 2. The Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA) will define the areas of Orono where municipal sewers may be extended. The MUSA will include all parts of Orono's Urban Area and may include parts of Orono's Rural Area where appropriate. 3. Orono's land use plans will be based upon environmental protection policies. Land use and development must assure the conservation,protection and preservation of sensitive environmental resources in accordance with the goals and policies of the Environmental Protection Plan. Land use policies will encourage the wise use and management of natural resources while prohibiting their misuse, abuse, overuse or exploitation. 4. Development density will be limited throughout the city to a level which will not overload the natural surface water drainage and filtration system. Urbanization increases the speed and quantity of surface runoff while decreasing the water quality.Developed land use densities will be determined by comparison between known levels of volume and pollution generation and known marshland capacity for ponding and nutrient assimilation. To the extent that it is practical and feasible, the City will supplement existing natural assimilation capacities with man-made ponding areas,but will not allow increases in development density beyond the defined rural density as a result of such supplementation. 5. The wetlands and marshlands of the city will be protected and preserved as wildlife habitats, as unique open spaces, and as the only economically practical and truly effective method of flood protection and storm water runoff filtration. Wetlands, drainageways and floodplains will be protected from encroachment and from alteration or destruction by filling, grading, excavation or drainage. Wherever possible, the City will acquire open space and flowage easements for conservation of these lands. 6. Protection of lake resources will allow reasonable access,use and enjoyment while preventing overcrowding and excessive encroachment. In conformance with Orono's Shoreland Management regulations, Orono will prohibit overly dense development within 1,000 feet of Lake Minnetonka. Lake use regulations will be promoted to limit excessive boat density and overuse of sensitive bays. Land use regulations will continue to be developed and fine-tuned to provide reasonable control over building density, land alteration and lakeshore encroachment. City of Orono Community Management Plan Page 3B-15 September 2000