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uses and frequently, small lots. Intent - Controls should focus on protecting historic and cultural resources, limiting height of new structures to ensure consistency with the surrounding land uses, and managing stormwater. Shoreline vegetation should be preserved and reestablished. The lands and waters within this district shall be managed to protect or enhance the key resources and features listed in I I6G.15. Open space shall be provided for public use and protection of unique natural and scenic resources. E. Non-riparian District — This district includes non-riparian, non-bluff lots separated from the river by distance, and development and/or a transportation corridor. Developed lands exist between this district and the river, and the land in this district is not readily visible from the river surface or opposite bank. Standard building height and stormwater management and erosion control will apply. The lands and waters within this district do not contain key resources and features listed in I I6G.15. Open space shall be provided for public use and protection of unique natural and scenic resources. To the greatest extent possible, opportunities to view or access the riverfront shall be provided. This district is not compatible with the intent of Executive Order 79-19 Urban Open Space districts. It is unclear how this district fits the seven factors to be considered when establishing districts. F. Urban diversified district — Highly urbanized mixed use lands are a part of the urban fabric of the community. In riparian areas, shoreline vegetation should be preserved or reestablished and stormwater management will be required. Public access to the riverbank shoed shall be maintained or provided where pfac4i to the greatest extent possible. Intent - The lands and waters within this district shall be used to maintain a diversity of commercial, industrial, residential and public uses of lands torp otect historical sites, and areas, natural, scenic and environmental resources; and to expand public access to and enjoyment of the river. New commercial, industrial, residential and other uses maybe permitted if they are compatible with these goals. The lands and waters within this district shall be managed to protect or enhance the key resources and features listed in 116G.15. Open space shall be provided for public use and protection of unique natural and scenic resources. To the greatest extent possible, opportunities to view or access the riverfront shall be provided. G. This should be part of the F District. H. This should be part of the F District. I. Townships district — Townships in the MRCCA are primarily rural with natural areas, open space and agriculture predominating. Heights of non-agricultural buildings will be limited, shoreline vegetation will be protected or reestablished; rural densities and agricultural or open space uses will be maintained. Intent — The lands and waters within this district shall be managed to maintain the rural, natural, open space and agricultural resources. The lands and waters within this district shall be managed to protect or enhance the key resources and features listed in I I6G.15. Open space shall be provided for public use and protection of unique natural and scenic resources. J. Urban core district — These districts include the urban cores of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Building heights will generally not be limited in these districts. Height limits shall be established between Kellogg Mall Park and the river to protect views from the park and views of the sandstone bluffs. Height limits shall be established near Irvine Park Historic District in order to protect the key resource. To the greatest extent possible Where prae-tiea4, opportunities to view or access the riverfront should be provided. The lands and