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collection of dues and responsibilities for maintaining open spaces and community septic <br />systems. <br />6. Section 4 continues by specifying standards for water and sewer systems and for off-site <br />improvements. Water may be provided by individual or community wells. Septic <br />systems can be designed individually for each lot, provided they meet all State and <br />County standards. Community septic systems are subject to review and approval by the <br />City. A sewage management plan is required outlining ownership, maintenance and <br />contingency plans for any community system. Off-site improvements may be required <br />by the City in order to accommodate the development. Under certain circumstances, <br />escrow accounts or assessment agreements may be required to allow for future <br />improvements. <br />Section 4 continues by establishing lot design guidelines. Lots should be arranged <br />around central focal points, around natural features, and interior to the site, away from the <br />perimeter property lines. At least 50 percent of the lots should abut open space, and view <br />corridors should be preserved. Pedestrian corridors should be provided, and garages <br />should be located so they do not dominate the streetscape. Landscaping may be required <br />to soften the impact of the development to adjacent property. <br />8. Section 5 describes the requirements for an open space preservation plan, which is to be <br />submitted with a preliminary plat. Open spaces may be owned by a variety of entities <br />capable of maintaining the property, including homeowners associations, individuals, <br />land trusts, or public entities. The use of the open space shall be restricted in perpetuity. <br />9. Section 6 provides the calculation of density for the development. The base density shall <br />be 2 units per 10 acres of land. Density bonuses can be provided to obtain a maximum <br />density of 3 units per 10 acres of land. Density bonuses can be provided at the discretion <br />of the City for a variety of reasons outlined in the ordinance, including providing access <br />for the public to trails or natural amenities, providing open space beyond the <br />requirements of the ordinance, providing architectural themes, providing community <br />septic systems, eliminating nonconforming uses, providing for the construction of <br />significant off-site improvements, and others. <br />Please note this title and summary of this Ordinance clearly informs the public of the intent and <br />affect of the Ordinance and conforms to Minn. Stat. § 412.191. This Ordinance shall be in effect <br />from and after its publication. <br />Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Hugo this 4th day of April, 2005. <br />iron, Mayor <br />Attest: <br />G <br />Mary n Creager, City "e <br />