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for a density range of two-four un its per acre have a base density of two units per acre; while the high end of the density range is not guaranteed, the city council at its discretion may allow development at a final density of u p to four units per acre through the performance bonus process. (Ord. No. 67 3rd series,§ 1, 1-11-2010) Sec. 78-1637. -Performance bonus requirements. Within the urban density area, developers have the opportunity to increase the base density by going above and beyond the Basic Conservation Design Master Plan requirement. By implementing a combi nation of development enhancements that not only preserve but improve the natural characte risti cs of the property or preserve and enhance existing landmarks, the developer shall become eligible for a density bonus. The extent of such density bonus shall be determined by the city council. Development enhancements include but are not necessaril y limited to the following: (1) Reforestation beyond existing woodland limits; (2) Water quality improvements; (3) Improvements in ecological grade of existing communities; (4) Upgrading of edge buffering to maximum, or tunneled, cha racte r; and (5) Major preservation or enhancement of existing landmarks. (Ord. No. 67 3rd series,§ 1, 1-11-2010) DIVISION 4. -LONG-TERM PRESERVATION Sec. 78-1638. -Preservation requirements. The developer shall establish and implement measures that will ensure the preservation and maintenance of those elements of the development that are determined to re quire long-term or permanent protection from development or misuse . Such measures may include but are not limited to: conservation easements; deed restrictions; private covenants; transfer of ownership to agencies such as the Minnesota Land Trust or the Nature Conservancy, or to the city via dedication, etc. (Ord . No . 67 3rd ser i es,§ 1, 1-11-2010) Sec. 78-1639. -Buyer education. The developer sha ll establish covenants documenting the e lements of the development to be protected and how they are to be protected, and shal l establ ish a defined program for education of the initial purchasers of lots within the development as to the limitations that affect future use of the property. (Ord. No. 67 3rd series,§ 1, 1-11-2010) DIVISION 5. -RESOURCES Sec. 78 -1640. -Resources. The primary references for faci litating the conservation design process include the following: • Orono Rural Oasis Study (DSU, 2005). • 2008 -2030 City of Orono Community Management Plan , Chapter 3A-Environmental Protection Plan (City of Orono, 2009). • Orono Natural Resources Inventory (Hennepin County Department of Environmental Services/Bonestroo Natural Resources Group, 2006). • Minnesota Land Cover Classificati on System (MLCC S). (Ord. No. 67 3rd se rie s,§ 1, 1-11-2010) \ Page 4