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5. Buffers.Any of the following buffers may qualify as an acceptable method of <br />attainment for transitioning (in whole or in part) if deemed acceptable by the city: <br />(i) Existing topographical features on vacant lands such as hills and swales; <br />(ii) Wetlands, lakes, rivers, and streams; <br />(iii) County and state highways, or Metropolitan State Aid (MSA) collector streets. <br />(3) Matching of densities.When lower density areas and higher density areas are adjacent to each <br />other and are required to provide transitioning, the matching of densities along the perimeter of <br />the new development properties may be used. The city, as part of the sketch plan review <br />process, shall indicate whether the proposed subdivision must use the matching of density <br />technique. The city shall take into account the configuration of the development lot, the <br />configuration of adjacent lots, the density of adjacent lots, and the general land use patterns in <br />the area. The development may be allowed to make up the density in the interior of the property <br />whenever the matching of densities is used. However, the developer is not guaranteed to <br />receive the full compliment of remaining units allowed under the city's zoning code. All <br />developments using the matching of density method shall be processed as a planned unit <br />development. <br />(4) Other alternatives.Other alternativesto transitioning can be used where agreed upon by the <br />developer and the city. <br />(Code 1978, § 9.20.05; Ord. No. 86-2, 8-25-1986; Ord. No. 02-28, 9-30-2002; Ord. No. 03-21, <br />8-25-2003) <br /> <br />