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<br />Wetland Inventory <br />Figure 2: Wetland Inventory <br /> <br />Buildable Area Standards <br />In 2016, the City adopted new standards related to lot depth as well as instituted a wetland setback. The <br />purpose of both of these standards was to ensure that newly created lots would actually have sufficient <br />buildable and usable area to accommodate typical homeowner additions, such as a deck, small shed, a yard to <br />play in, etc. Too often, homeowners attempting to make improvements to their property were discovering <br />that there was not sufficient space to accommodate a new deck, a detached accessory building, or even to <br />establish what they viewed as a usable backyard. This was creating a lot of frustration on their part and was <br />also resulting in code violations as well. By implementing these new standards, it not only assured that each <br />newly created lot would have buildable and/or usable space beyond the footprint of their home, but also <br />helped to protect wetlands both from being filled in as well as from a water quality stand point (more <br />filtration of runoff before entering the wetland). <br />Figure 3: Buildable Area and Wetland Setback Example <br />Put a drawing illustrating the narrative above. <br />Pollinator Friendly Habitat <br />The City desires to encourage more pollinator friendly habitat for a multitude of reasons. First and foremost, <br />Ramsey desires to ensure the sustainability of food supply and the food web, which relies heavily on <br />pollinators. By promoting pollinator friendly practices and initiatives, the City not only helps foster the <br />City of Ramsey 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update <br />Land Use Plan <br />Page 6 of 16 <br /> <br />