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<br /> <br />Are there any reforestation requirements? <br />Yes, 40% of significant tree diameter at breast height (DBH) must be retained for residential <br />development, 30% of significant tree DBH must be retained for commercial/industrial <br />development. <br />must r <br />See City Code Section 117-327. <br /> Is there any type of topsoil requirement? <br />all disturbed areas not otherwise improved with buildings, driveways, or other impervious <br />surfaces. <br />See City Code Section 117-348 (i). <br />Is in-ground irrigation required? <br />No, City Code was recently amended to eliminate that requirement and instead require the use <br />of water efficient technologies such as soil moisture sensors, smart controllers, etc. if an <br />irrigation system is installed. <br />See City Code Section 117-111 (g) (4). <br />What is Density Transitioning and is it applicable to my development? <br />This has to do with higher density development adjacent to lower density development. That <br />often times requires transitioning and most commonly developers use landscaping to satisfy this, <br />but there are other alternatives as well. <br />See City Code Section 117-110. <br />What is the lot depth standard? <br />newly created lots. <br />See City Code Section 117-614 (h) (11). <br /> Are there wetland and/or stormwater pond setbacks? <br />Yes, See City Code Section 117-289. <br />Another useful communication tool between the City and prospective developers could be a natural <br />resources survey, following the model of other Minnesota cities like Eagan. This survey could be a required step <br />in the development p <br />impacts of their projects. The questionnaire also helps inform the city council, environmental boards, and <br />planning staff on the development project and its impacts. Eagan prioritizes this survey as part of their larger <br />sustainability goals, and can use survey feedback and data as a policy driver going forward. Ramsey may be <br />interested in utilizing tools like this, and other recommended strategic actions mentioned in this section. <br />Residents expect development to follow regulations and direction set forth by the community. One <br />objective of this project is to deliver reference materials or a guidebook for developers and the community to <br />have access to. An open and clear set of expectations and information will help deliver community goals and <br />protect natural resources. <br />14 <br /> <br />