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� Cit� o� ORONO <br /> • RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> � NO. 2292 <br /> '� <br /> . • - • • <br /> GENERAL LA SE POLICY N0. 10 .- C.M.P. 4-14 <br /> 10. PRIVATE STEWARDSHIP OF LAND AND RESOURCES IS PREFERABLE TO INFLEXIBLE <br /> PUBLIC CONTROL. Private ownership , maintenance <br /> and stewardship of the land, including open •space <br /> and many types of improvements , is favored over <br /> public ownership as being in the best and most <br /> beneficial interests of the property owner and . <br /> the public , providing for more intimate , <br /> responsive and economical land management. <br /> GENERAL LAND USE POLICY N0. 13 - C.M.P. 4-15 <br /> 13. FUTURE DEVELOPMENT MUST ENHANCE THE ENVIRONMENT. • <br /> Land development should respect and enhance the <br /> unique natural features of the site and the <br /> • general envi�ronmental assets of the community. <br /> Preservation of natural views , vegetation , <br /> drainage and general respect for unique site <br /> features always produces more aesthetic <br /> results and lasting value for the property i�- <br /> owner and the community than does wholesale �. <br /> alteration of the landscape� or mathematical �- - " <br /> division to the highest possible density. , . <br /> URBAN LAND USE POLICY N0. 11 - C.M.P. 4-19 <br /> 11. A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF NATURAL WOODLANDS AND OPEN SPACE WILL BE <br /> RETAINED ON EACH PROPERTY. Retention of the � , <br /> natural environment requires careful siting <br /> and preservation of trees and open space on <br /> each urban property. '` <br /> URBAN LAND USE POLICY NO. 13 - C.M.P. 4-19 � <br /> 13. RETENTION OF NATURAL VEGETATION WILL LIMIT THE IMPACT OF URBANIZATION <br /> AS VISIBLE FROM THE LAKE. Building heights will <br /> be limited to less than the typical tree height . <br /> Minimum green belts will be provided with pro- . <br /> • hibitions against clearcutting or excessive <br /> thinning of vegetation . Natural vegetation will <br /> be. preserved on slopes and retaining walls will • <br /> • be discouraged except when absolutely necessary <br /> - to prevent erosion , in which case they will be <br /> screened with natural vege�ation . <br /> Page 11 of 13 <br />