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CMP Part 3B. General Land Use Plan <br /> fixed by Map 3B-1. <br /> 2. The Metropolitan Urban Service Area(MUSA)will define the areas of Orono where municipal <br /> sewers may be extended. The MUSA will include all parts of Orono's Urban Area and may <br /> include parts of Orono's Rural Area where appropriate. The MUSA boundary in Orono will <br /> define areas where sewer exists or where it may be extended to serve existing or new <br /> development, but will not define the areas where general urban services will be provided, and <br /> it will not strictly define the boundary between higher density and low-density development. <br /> 3. Orono's land use plans will be based upon environmental protection policies. Land use and <br /> development must assure the conservation, protection and preservation of sensitive <br /> environmental resources in accordance with the goals and policies of the Environmental <br /> Protection Plan. <br /> 4. Development density will be limited throughout the city to a level which will not overload the <br /> natural surface water drainage and filtration system. Urbanization increases the rate and <br /> quantity of surface runoff while decreasing the water quality. To the extent that it is practical <br /> and feasible,the City will supplement existing natural assimilation capacities with man-made <br /> ponding areas,but will not allow increases in development density beyond the defined density <br /> as a result of such supplementation. <br /> 5. The wetlands, floodplains, and marshlands of the city will be protected and preserved as <br /> wildlife habitats,as unique open spaces,and as an economically practical and effective method <br /> of flood protection and storm water runoff filtration. Wherever possible,the City will acquire <br /> open space and flowage easements for conservation of these lands. The city will not support <br /> the filling of a wetland to provide a buildable lot. <br /> 6. Protection of lake resources will allow reasonable access,use and enjoyment while preventing <br /> overcrowding and excessive encroachment. In conformance with Orono's Shoreland <br /> Management regulations, Orono will prohibit overly dense development within 1,000 feet of <br /> Lake Minnetonka. Lake use regulations will be promoted to limit excessive boat density and <br /> overuse of sensitive bays. <br /> 7. Lake shorelines will be protected from alteration. Shoreland areas, whether bluff, beach or <br /> floodplain, are sensitive environmental features with significant impact on lake water quality, <br /> aesthetic values and land use function. These same factors act to draw development which can <br /> be destructive if not properly regulated.Natural vegetation in shoreland areas will be preserved <br /> insofar as practical and reasonable in order to limit surface runoff and soil erosion, and to <br /> utilize excess nutrients. Clearcutting will be prohibited. In areas of soil or wave action erosion, <br /> material stone rip rap shoreline protection will be encouraged.Where determined to be feasible <br /> and practical, alternative natural methods of shoreline protection other than rip-rap will be <br /> promoted. Excavation, filling and other grade changes at or near the shoreline for the sole <br /> purpose of accommodating development will be discouraged. <br /> City of Orono Community Management Plan 2020-2040 Part 3B,Page 7 <br />