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2 The zoning map has been revised to be consistent with the future land use of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, creates a holding zone for urban development and corrects existing errors in the zoning map. There are 1,325 parcels that will be rezoned as part of this effort; however, the number of substantive changes is far fewer. The zoning map changes fall into three main categories: 1. Planned Unit Development (PUD) District. The City changed Planned Development Overlay (PDO) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) with the zoning ordinance update in 2003. The City is rezoning all properties previously shown as a PDO to a PUD to reflect that change. This change represents 1,225 of the 1,325 properties proposed to be changed with the zoning map updates. Other than the name of the zoning district there is no regulatory change to these parcels. 2. Land Use Consistency. There are a number of parcels which have been rezoned to be consistent with the 2040 future land use for the property. State law required zoning to be brought into compliance with the adopted land use designation. This represents 65 of 1,325 properties being rezoned. If an existing legally established use is inconsistent with the new zoning, the use will become legal non-conforming and may continue, as legally established, until such time as the use ceases or the property is redeveloped. 3. Miscellaneous. The remaining 35 properties were identified as mapping errors on the existing zoning map. These changes are being completed alongside the zoning map update. A new FUD, Future Urban Development District was proposed in the draft ordinance but was not supported by the Planning & Zoning Board or City Council and has been eliminated. Zoning Ordinance The changes to the ordinance were done to eliminate unnecessary language and inconsistencies in the document, better reflect City goals and makes the ordinance easier to read and understand. Administration The changes to the administration sections eliminates unnecessary language and inconsistencies in the document. The majority of the text changes are to add language to maintain consistency in the purpose, process and requirements for each of the different sections. The Environmental Review Section 1007.025 is new and outlines the process that the City will use when completing the environmental reviews required by Minnesota Statutes and Minnesota Rules 4410. It is simply intended to notify developers that they are responsible for the City cost to prepare the documents and explains the City review process. This codifies the process that the City has followed in the past. Zoning Districts