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ike Elmo Municipal Code Chapter 3 — Zoning Section 300 — Zoning Ordinance I Utilities. OP Developments may be platted to accommodate home site lots with either individual septic tanks and drainfields; or, with individual septic tanks and communal drainfields. Single-family or multiple -family lots under one (1) acre shall be constructed with an individual septic tank and a communal drainfield. 2. All septic systems shall conform to the performance standards of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's standards for sewage treatment systems WPC-7080 and its appendices, or the MPCA standards in effect at the time of installation and septic system regulations of the Lake Elmo Municipal Code. 3. Communal drainfields may be partially or completely located in an area designated as Preserved Open Space provided: a. The ground cover is restored to its natural condition after installation. b. Recreational uses are prohibited above or within fifty (50) feet of communal drainfields, or as approved by the City Engineer. 4. No wetland treatment system shall be allowed within the village green.' K. Streets. Streets shall be developed according to the following standards that promote road safety, assure adequate access for fire and rescue vehicles, and promote adequate vehicular circulation: Streets shall be designed according to the following standards; pavement shall be 1446 feet wide for one-way streets; pavement shall be 29 22-24 feet wide for two-way street; and the pavement width shall be 22-24 feet for streets where homes are located on one side of the street. 2. The minimum street right-of-way for a one way streets shall be 40 feet and the minimum right-of-way for two way street shall be 50 feet. 3. Streets shall not be constructed with a rural cross section. 2 Amended Ordinance 97-30 4-21-98 21/18/97 10 300-66B