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The Zoning Code provides the following existing definition for a public use: The use of any lot, parcel of land and any structure or building thereon exclusively for public purposes by any department or branch of government, federal, state, county or city, excluding independent school districts, without reference to the ownership of said lot, parcel of land, building or structure. Staff is proposing to add a definition to the Zto differentiate these uses from other types of public uses. Park facilities are listed as a permitted use in the Parks and Open Space District. All other public uses are allowed as conditional uses. The use of any lots or parcel of land and any structure or building thereon for public active and passive recreation purposes by the Arden Hills Parks and Recreation Department or the Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Department. No new or revised definitions have been proposed for the Conservation District. 1320 District Provisions 1320.04 Purpose The District purpose statement is meant to outline the specific reasons for why the City is adopting a set of land use regulations. Cities are granted considerable leeway in establishing land use regulations as long as their intent is to address public health, safety, and/or welfare concerns. The primary purpose of the Parks and Open Space District is to create land use regulations that support the parks and open space areas managed by Arden Hills or Ramsey County. Setting aside land for recreational uses addresses public health and welfare concerns through supporting community health, promoting ecological stewardship, and conserving environmental resources. The Conservation District would only apply to AHATS, which is owned by the federal government. Recognizing that portions of the site could be transferred to private parties in the future, the purpose of the Conservation District is to ensure that any future development on the property is staged and that a sustainable level of public expenditures for utilities and services is maintained. 1320.05 Land Use Chart The land use chart lists the permitted and conditional uses in all zoning districts. If a use is not listed, it is automatically prohibited. City of Arden Hills City Council Work Session, November 18, 2013 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2013\PC 13-004 - Zoning Code Amendment - Parks and Open Space and Park Preserve District (Pending)\CC Work Session_(11-18-13)_13-004 Page 3 of 5