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residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional development to the Metropolitan Urban Service Area of the City. Urban Reserve Area - This area is the area between the MUSA and the City's designated urban area boundary. This is the area where future MUSA expansions would logically occur. As an integral part of this policy, the City will work to preserve the capability for orderly and economic expansion of urban services to this area. Rural Transition Area This area abuts the urban reserve area and is predominantly one to two and a half (2.5) acre residential lots. This area lies within the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission's District 3 boundary for sanitary sewer. The lots in this area are generally capable of being subdivided, however, extension of sanitary sewer is not anticipated for more than 20 years. Rural Service Area — This area encompasses the remainder of the City. This area provides for long term large lot (1 unit per 10 acres) residential use and agricultural or open space areas. Development Policies Relating to the Metropolitan Urban Service Area In response to the issues associated with future growth, the City has adopted the following policies concerning the Metropolitan Urban Service Area: In order to accommodate future growth and to promote efficient provision of public services, future growth should occur in the Metropolitan Urban Service Area of the City. 3. POLICY - Future public investment in urban services should occur in the Metropolitan Urban Service Area of the City. 4. POLICY - Service level - The City will support growth that can be accommodated within existing or planned service capacities. Growth beyond the service capability of the City has potential for adverse impact on not only the City but on surrounding areas. The service levels should be maintained at a level that adequately serves the residents. 54