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CMP Part 3B. General Land Use Plan City of Orono Community Management Plan 2020-2040 Part 3B, Page 14 Map 3B-3 indicates the proposed land use plan of the city, identifying appropriate land uses and densities for each individual neighborhood. This land use map will form the basis for land use and zoning decisions over the next 20 years. Table 3B-3 is a summary of Orono’s Planned Land Use. Note that the Summary reflects that the planned uses are to be allowed to take effect immediately rather than being staged over a period of years, thus the 2030 and 2040 predicted acreages are the same as 2020 levels. Table 3B-3: Orono Planned Land Use Summary Land Use Category 2020 Acreage % of City 2030 Acreage % of City 2040 Acreage % of City Rural Preserve 1214 8.44% 1214 8.44% 1214 8.44% Rural Residential 2795 19.43% 2795 19.43% 2795 19.43% Island Residential 65 0.45% 65 0.45% 65 0.45% Urban Low Density Residential 2180 15.16% 2180 15.16% 2180 15.16% Urban Medium Density Residential 152 1.06% 152 1.06% 152 1.06% Urban Med-High/ Mixed Use Density Residential 82 0.57% 82 0.57% 82 0.57% Urban High Density Residential 64 0.45% 64 0.45% 64 0.45% Commercial/ Office 54 0.38% 54 0.38% 54 0.38% Industrial 42 0.29% 42 0.29% 42 0.29% Park, Recreational and Open Space 1720 11.96% 1720 11.96% 1720 11.96% Lake and Open Water 5241 36.44% 5241 36.44% 5241 36.44% Major Highway and Railway 773 5.37% 773 5.37% 773 5.37% TOTAL 14,382 100% 14,382 100% 14,382 100% Source: Proposed Land Use Map The land uses identified in Map3B-3a and Map 3B-3b are outlined in greater detail below. 1. Lakes and Open Water Areas within the city boundary of open water. The Lakes and associated watersheds are a significant influence on the quality of life and character of the City. 2. Rural Preserve (1 unit per 5 acres) The northwest corner of the City is planned for a lower density of one unit per five acres. This area has been developed to provide large lot and quasi agricultural home sites. The extension of municipal water or sewer is not intended for these areas. Residential dwelling units will be provided as single family detached structures. 3. Rural Residential (1 unit per 2 acres) This is the typical rural residential density developed and planned to be permanently self-supporting. No rural density will be allowed greater than one unit per two acres except for those residences in existing rural housing clusters that were originally developed many decades ago and in most cases have been provided with municipal sewer within the past 3 decades. New rural developments may include housing clustering when environmental and site conditions allow, provided the overall density within the development conforms to these requirements, and provided that all sewage treatment needs can be adequately met within. Residential dwelling units will be provided as single family detached structures.