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(a) Public Waters, General Development. Those waters whose shores are generally characterized by medium density residential development with or without limited service- oriented commercial development. (b) Public Waters, Natural Environment. Generally small, often shallow lakes with limited capacities for assimilating the impacts of development and recreational use. They often have adjacent lands with substantial constraints for development such as high water tables, exposed bedrock, and unsuitable soils. These lakes, particularly in rural areas, usually do not have much existing development or recreational use. (c) Public Waters, Recreational Development. Generally medium sized lakes of varying depths and shapes with a variety of landform, soil and ground water situations on the lands around them. They often are characterized by moderate levels of recreational use and existing development. Development consists mainly of seasonal and year round residences and recreational -oriented commercial uses. Many of these lakes have capacities for accommodating additional development and use. (d) Public Waters, Tributary Rivers. Segments consisting of watercourses mapped in the Protected Waters Inventory that have not been assigned one of the river classes. These segments have a wide variety of existing land and recreational use characteristics. The segments have considerable potential for additional development and recreational use, particularly those located near roads and cities. PUBLICATION. Notice placed in the official City newspaper stating time, location and date of meeting and description of the topic. QUADRAMINIUM. A single structure which contains four (4) separately owned dwelling units, all of which have individually separate entrances from the exterior of the structure. QUARTER -QUARTER SECTION. The northeast, northwest, southwest or southeast quarter of a quarter section delineated by the United States Government system of land survey and which is exactly or nearly forty (40) acres in size. RECREATION AREA. An outdoor area which may include water bodies and incidental buildings thereto used or intended for active or passive recreation, including, but not limited to, parks, playground, hunting preserves, polo grounds, nature trails, bridle paths, beaches, campsites, ski and snowmobile trails, and canoe routes, provided that parcels on which there are located stadiums, arenas, bowling alleys, swimming pools, and other recreational activities conducted primarily in structures are not recreation areas. RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. A vehicle designed and used for recreational purposes and enjoyment including, but not limited to, snowmobiles, motorized all terrain vehicles, boats, race cars, travel trailers, truck campers, camping trailers, and self-propelled motor homes. 1-30