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Oxono,MN Code of Ordinances �` ' r K <br /> ' • PC Exhibit D <br /> ARTtCLE Xfi. - CONSERVATION DESfGN <br /> DIVISION 1. -GENERA�LY <br /> Sec. 78-1631. - Purpose and intent. <br /> The City af Orono as a result of the Rural Oasis Study conducted in 2005 finds that there is an <br /> intrinsi�link between the natural systems and the valued scenic character that exist throughout the <br /> community.7he requirements of this conservation design ardinance are meant to preserve and <br /> enhance th9s ecological/aesthetic character by requiring: (1} protection and enhancement of <br /> clrainageways and water quality; (2) protection and enhancement of ecological communities; (3) <br /> reinforcement and esta(olishment of ecological connections throughout the city; (4) augmentation and <br /> preservation of viewsheds including corridor enclasure and buffering; (5} preservat+on and <br /> improvement of views; anci (6)preservation or reinterpretation of local landmarks. <br /> (Ord. No. 67 3rd series, § 1, 1-11-2010) <br /> Sec. 78-1632.-Applicability. <br /> The Conservatic�n Design Master Plann�ng requirements of this article apply to all proposed <br /> residentia{ subdivisions or m�alt�-unit residential developments greaterthan five acres in total area or <br /> guided for urban density{greater than one unit per two acres). <br /> (Ord. No.67 3rd series, § 1, 1-11-2010) <br /> Sec. 78-1633.- Definitions. <br /> The following words, terms and phrases,when used in this article, shall have the meanings <br /> ascribeci to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: <br /> Canservation design means a two-phased approach to design and development that maintains or <br /> improves ecological assets, provides infrastructure that works with the land, and incorporates people's <br /> instinctive desire to experience nature. Some conservation design strategies include: identifying and <br /> avoiding sensitive natural features, planning roads along contours, alfowing iots to border natural open <br /> space, integrating ecological stormwater management, using smaller lots, and educating developer <br /> and buyers about the ecological values of the landscape.The first phase entails an inventory and <br /> analysis of the potential development site's natural features,existing land uses, and wetland <br /> delineation.The second phase entails analyzing the design im�li�ations of the findings from the initiaE <br /> phase, alternative stormwater design, and a conceptual design for road and lot layouts. <br /> M/nnesota Land CoverClass�cation System(MLCCS)means the Minnesota Land Cover <br /> Classifitation System (MLCCS)displays data on naturaVsemi-natural and cultura! covertypes at the <br /> highest level of classification.The next four fe�els of classification each reveal further specifications <br /> such as plant types, soil hydrology, hardcover and plant species. Using MLCCS data is the fErst step in <br /> praciucing a natural resource inventary of a development site. <br /> Orono Natura/Resource/nventorymeans an element of the Orono Community Management Plan <br /> that displays the ecological connections within and beyond the City of Orono. <br /> Corridorendosure means the nature, appearance and relative degrees of screening provided by <br /> about:blank 5/13/2015 <br />