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Natural Resources <br />Ramsey has established a number of land use goals focused on natural resources. <br />• Enhanced Protection of Natural Resources <br />• Enhanced Recreation Opportunities in Natural Resource Areas <br />• Clean Water and Clean Air <br />• Reduced Waste Stream in Landfills <br />These goals are defined within the Natural Resources Plan <br />There are no known aggregate resources within the community. <br />Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area <br />Portions of Ramsey are located within the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area (MRCCA). <br />Land Use Implementation <br />The Metropolitan Council's Regional Development Framework, ThriveMSP 2040, outlines roles for the <br />Metropolitan Council and Ramsey for land use policy. Specific to land use policy, the Metropolitan <br />Council has set a goal for the region to achieve Orderly and Efficient Land Use. <br />Ramsey Role Metropolitan Council Role <br />• Plan and stage development for <br />forecasted growth through 2040 and <br />beyond at overall average net densities <br />of at least 3-5 dwelling units per acre in <br />the community. Target higher intensity <br />developments in areas with better access <br />to regional sewer and transportation <br />infrastructure, connections to local <br />commercial activity centers, transit <br />facilities, and recreational amenities. <br />• Ensure the efficient use of land when <br />planning for and approving new <br />developments and redevelopment <br />projects. <br />Action <br />Amend Official Zoning Map <br />Amend Zoning Code <br />Update The COR Development <br />Plan <br />Priority <br />Required <br />Required <br />Immediate <br />• Support local efforts and policies to plan <br />for growth that efficiently uses <br />transportation and transit infrastructure <br />and regional services. <br />• Promote land use patterns with clear <br />distinctions between urban and rural <br />areas to protect natural resources and <br />land for agricultural viability. <br />• Provide technical assistance to <br />communities on land use strategies and <br />staged development to inform the local <br />comprehensive planning process. <br />• Partner with local communities to <br />improve land use patterns to reduce the <br />generation of carbon emissions. <br />Timeframe <br />June 1, 2019 <br />December 31, 2019 <br />December 31, 2018 <br />City of Ramsey 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update <br />Land Use Plan <br />Page 10 of 11 <br />