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Cit� of ORONO <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> � NO. 2649 <br /> • - • • <br /> GENERAL LAND USE POLICY NO. 6 - C.M.P. 4-13 <br /> 6. LAKE SHORELINES WILL BE PROTECTED FROM ALTERATION. <br /> Shoreland a=eas , whether bluff , beach or floodplain , <br /> are sensitive environmental features with significant <br /> impact on lake water quality, aesthetic values and <br /> land use function. These same factors act to draw <br /> development which can be destructive if not properly � <br /> regulated. Natural vegetation in shoreland areas <br /> will be preserved insofar as practical and reason- � <br /> able in order to retard surface runoff and soil I <br /> erosion , and to utilize excess nutrients . Clear- � <br /> cutting will be prohibited. In areas of soil or � <br /> wave action erosion , mat�rial stone rip rap � . � <br /> shoreline protection will be encouraged . ' <br /> GENERAL LAND USE POLICY N0. 13 - C.M.P. 4-15 � <br /> 13. FUTURE DEVELOPMENT MUST ENHANCE THE ENVIRONMENT. � <br /> I,and development should respect and enhance the <br /> unique natural features of the site and the <br /> general environmental assets of the community. <br /> Preservation of natural views , vegetation , <br /> drainage and general respect for unique site <br /> features always produces more aes�hetic <br /> zesults and lasting value for the property ' <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. 13 - C.M.P. �-19 � <br /> 13. RETENTION OF NATURAI, VEGETATION WILL LIMIT THE IMPACT OF URBANIZATION 1i <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 . Natuzal 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 vegetation . � ' <br />