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<br />2001Comprehensive Plan <br />Amended February 26, 2002 <br /> <br />7. Formulate and continually update a surface water management plan that provides for <br />the protection and enhancement of the City's lakes, rivers, streams and ditches. <br /> <br />8. Support state rules for on-site sewage disposal systems and implement septic system <br />inspection program. <br /> <br />9. Protect natural water courses, bottomland forests, prairies, and woodlands and <br />encourage preservation of open spaces that contain significant natural features. <br /> <br />10. Prohibit development on or alteration of slopes, which are susceptible to severe <br />erosion. <br /> <br />11. Ensure urban best management practices are adhered to during and after construction <br />projects including the replacement of all vegetative cover removed for construction <br />purposes. <br /> <br />12. Adopt development controls consistent with National Urban Runoff Program (NURP) <br />standards and the MPCA's urban best management practices to reduce nonpoint <br />source pollutant loading in storm water runoff. <br /> <br />13. Require storm water management and erosion control plans for all urban <br />developments. <br /> <br />14. Encourage and assist when possible private property owners in the implementation of <br />shoreland protection and stabilization projects consistent with state and local <br />regulations. <br /> <br />15. Discourage the use ofherbicid.es, pesticides and fertilizers on residential and public <br />lawns and agricultural fields to support sustainable land treatment activities. <br /> <br />16. Prohibit alterations of wetlands, removal of significant tree canopy and clear cutting <br />of natural vegetation areas and encourage restoration of native vegetation such as <br />floodplain forest or dry prairie grass. <br /> <br />17 . Work with the Anoka County Integrated Waste Management department to develop <br />and implement programs that contribute to waste reduction, resource recovery, <br />recycling and limited landfilling. <br /> <br />18. Continue to support curbside recycling of reusable waste materials through . <br />educational events, promotional events, and volunteer efforts. <br /> <br />19. Research grants and funding programs through federal, state, and local organizations <br />that support the three R's (reduce, reuse and recycle). <br /> <br />20. Continue to pursue and support research efforts in innovative techniques that enhance <br />the environment, provide alternative means of energy and reduce the waste stream. <br /> <br />2001 Ramsey Comprehensive Plan <br />Amended February 26, 2002 <br /> <br />Page XIII-6 <br />