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<br /> <br />Managed Natural Landscape Standards <br /> <br />❖ Planting or replanting shall be by transplanting or seeding by human or mechanical means (e.g. <br />cannot rely on wind, insects, or other natural means for establishment). <br /> <br />❖ If the Managed Natural Landscape will be in a location likely to be seen by the public, a small <br />sign (not larger than 12” x 12” and not taller than 48”) shall be installed to inform the public that <br />a Managed Natural Landscape is being established. The sign must remain until the Managed <br />Natural Landscape consists of less than 25% weeds. <br /> <br />❖ Until such time that there are less than 25% weeds in a Managed Natural Landscape, the area <br />shall be mowed twice per year, once in June and once in August. This is intended to prevent <br />weeds from developing and spreading seeds. <br /> <br />❖ The Managed Natural Landscape area shall be maintained at least once per year by way of <br />mowing to a height not more than eight inches (8”) or by burning, but only after securing the <br />necessary burn permit from the Ramsey Fire Department. <br /> <br />❖ Within the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA), a setback of three (3) feet (essentially <br />enough space for one pass with a lawn mower) from all property lines, roads, sidewalks and <br />trails shall be maintained unless one of the following exemptions applies: <br />o The Managed Natural Landscape area abuts another similar private or public Managed <br />Natural Landscape area, a wetland, pond, lake, stream, or river. <br />o A fully opaque fence (e.g. a privacy fence), with a minimum height of at least four (4) <br />feet, either exists or is installed along the lot line adjacent to the Managed Natural <br />Landscape area. <br /> <br />❖ The area shall be replanted, reseeded, or returned to a traditional turfgrass state if, after the <br />initial 3-year establishment period, less than 75% of the area consists of native or intentionally <br />planted plants. <br /> <br />I have reviewed the Managed Natural Landscape standards and do hereby confirm that my proposed <br />landscaping project will be compliant. <br /> <br /> <br />Applicant Signature Date <br /> <br />