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Note: A suggested rewording of this district description is included at the end of this document. B. This district includes lands developed at rural densities that are riparian or readily visible from the river. Structure heights will be lower than in other districts and vegetative screening will be required. In riparian areas, more restrictive stormwater management, erosion control, or vegetative buffers may be required, The rural character of these areas should be preserved. Comments and Questions: What is 'lower than in other districts? What is "more. restrictive vegetative management — as compared to'? What is "rural densities" and "rural character"? 'Rural densities' on the north end of the corridor are likely different from rural densities in the agricultural areas on the south end of the corridor. How will agricultural production/uses be impacted by 'more restrictive vegetative management and required vegetative buffers'? C. This district includes land developed at suburban densities that are riparian or readily visible from the river. Structure heights will be lower than in other districts and vegetative screening will be required, In riparian areas, more restrictive stormwater management, erosion control, or vegetative buffers may be required, The suburban character of these areas should be preserved, Comments and Questions: This area includes many areas of long-established residential development— in most cases, single family. How will the requirement for vegetative buffering, more restrictive stormwater management and erosion control affect existing property owners?. What is'suburban' densities? Would this eliminate or prevent pockets of higher - density development consistent with a community's approved comprehensive plan and zoning ordinance?