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Section II — Evaluation parameters In addition to the Criteria for Evaluating Land Protection Proposals that applies to all conservation easements held by MLT, the following principles and questions will be utilized in judging the suitability for MLT participation in the subdivision. • II.1. Percentage of the total project to be protected as open space by a conservation easement. • Minimum of 10 acres in developed areas or 40 acres in rural • Usually, at least 50% of the buildable land preserved as open space. The actual percentage may be more or less depending on type of land (i.e. wetlands, steep slopes). • Open space criteria of local ordinances establish the minimum requirements. II.2. Configuration of proposed open space. (Attached graphics illustrate preferred designs) • Blocks of contiguous open space preferred • No backyard/corridor easements II.3. Proposed use of open space. MLT reviews the proposed uses and ask questions such as: • Are existing natural areas preserved? If so, what types of activities are allowed? • Is farmland preserved? If so, what types of agricultural uses may occur? • Will native plant species be used in the landscape design? • Is recreation a component of the open space? If so, how intensive? II.4. Surrounding land. Proposed open space should be located adjacent to any neighboring natural areas or parks. 11.5. Relationship to the community comprehensive land use plan. Comprehensive plans will be examined to determine if the proposed open space will be compromised in the future: For example: Would a possible road expansion effect the protected land? II:b. Ownership of open space. MLT requires ownership of the open space to be by a single entity (i.e. Homeowner's Association, city), unless each individually -owned parcel meets criteria. Multiple fees will be charged.