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-306- December, 2001 Draft previous comprehensive planning meetings (see "Critical Issues" discussion on pages 17-18). Taere are roughly 1,726 acres of vacant lands within the Rural Developing area. Assuming future de,zelopment of a~m-icultural lands (which is the current trend) densities of I umt per 2.5 acres would yield roughly 690 additional residential homing units on private sewer and water systems. Rural Policy It is the policy of the City of Ramsey to: 1. Enforce a maximum overall density of 1 re:fit per 10 acres in the Rural Preserve. · .. 2. Enforce a maximum'overall density of i unit per 2.5 acres in the Rural Developing area. Encourage preservation of open space and natural resources beyond what [s required by ordinance or other le~l means through the PUD process. Allow lot sizes in the Permanent Rural area to be dependent upon the soil conditions of the site and its ability to handle private well and septic systems in accordance with State Rules Section 7080 for on-ske sewage disposal systems. Tkis is not intended to reduce lot sizes below minimum lot size requirements. Develop, implement and enforce a septic system inspection pr%m-am and wellhead protection program for existing and future private septic systems and wells consistent with Minnesota Rules Chapter 7080. Encourage environmentally sensitive and open space design and construction techniques that preserve natural resources within private control (i.e. other than public land dedication).~ 7. Require Ixard surface, bituminous roadways to serve all future development in the Permanent Rum[ areas. Provide for the emension of urban services only when groundwater contamination (due to failing septic systems or other reasons) has the potential to pose a threat to human health Good examples o£mral desi_tm principles can be found in the book Rural by Design by Randall Arendt. an ,~.PA publication. Ramsey Comprehensive Plan--£and Use Chapter Page V-14 I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 I I I I I II