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<br />Natural Resources <br />Ramsey has established a number of land use goals focused on natural resources. <br />Enhanced Protection of Natural Resources <br /> <br />Enhanced Recreation Opportunities in Natural Resource Areas <br /> <br />Clean Water and Clean Air <br /> <br />Reduced Waste Stream in Landfills <br /> <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 />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 /> <br />Plan and stage development for Support local efforts and policies to plan <br /> <br />forecasted growth through 2040 and for growth that efficiently uses <br />beyond at overall average net densities transportation and transit infrastructure <br />of at least 3-5 dwelling units per acre in and regional services. <br />the community. Target higher intensity <br />Promote land use patterns with clear <br /> <br />developments in areas with better access <br />distinctions between urban and rural <br />to regional sewer and transportation <br />areas to protect natural resources and <br />infrastructure, connections to local <br />land for agricultural viability. <br />commercial activity centers, transit <br />Provide technical assistance to <br /> <br />facilities, and recreational amenities. <br />communities on land use strategies and <br />Ensure the efficient use of land when <br /> staged development to inform the local <br />planning for and approving new <br />comprehensive planning process. <br />developments and redevelopment <br />Partner with local communities to <br /> <br />projects. <br />improve land use patterns to reduce the <br />generation of carbon emissions. <br /> <br />Action Priority Timeframe <br />Amend Official Zoning Map Required June 1, 2019 <br />Amend Zoning Code Required December 31, 2019 <br />Update The COR Development Immediate December 31, 2018 <br />Plan <br /> <br /> <br />City of Ramsey 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update <br />Land Use Plan <br />Page 10 of 11 <br /> <br />