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SECTION 3. The City Council of the City of Lake Elmo hereby ordains that Title 105 Zoning; Chapter 105.12: Zoning Code, Section 1160 Density is hereby amended by changing the following section (Proposed language is underlined, deleted language is shown with str-i ugf1j. 105.1160 Density. The PUD may provide for an increase in density of residential development by up to 20 percent of that allowed in the base zoning district. Applicants seeking increased residential density through a Planned Unit Development are required to provide at least one (1) or a combination of site amenities that equal the required amount of amenity points to achieve the desired density bonus. (a) Amenity points and equivalent density increases. Increases in density will be awarded through a 1:1 ratio with amenity points. For every increase in amenity points for a planned unit development, the applicant will be allowed an equivalent amount of density increase, up to a maximum increase of 20 percent. Table 16-1 outlines the required amount of amenity points to achieve various density increases. Table 16-1: Amenity Points and Equivalent Density Increases Amenity Points Density Increase 5 5 percent 10 10 percent 15 15 percent 20 20 percent (b) Site amenities. Site amenities that are eligible for amenity points are listed in Table 16-2, along with their associated standards of implementation. Some of the amenities may be awarded a range of amenity point based upon the quality and magnitude of the amenity. The City is not requiring the installation or use of any of these amenities. (c) Site amenities not listed. The City may also consider the allotment of amenity points for site amenities that are not otherwise specified within this article as part of the preliminary plan phase of the planned unit development. Table 16-2: Site Amenities