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EVERETT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN I LAND USE ELEMENT modification or use would adversely affect the areas physical capabilities and limitations, d such qualities. natural resources, and other appropriate low • Areas which are free from extensive density developments. development and do not have a high priority for designation as another shoreline use Criteria for Designation. Areas to be desig- environment and can serve as needed open nated Rural should exhibit more than one of space by maintaining their existing character. the following characteristics: • Areas which play an important part in • Areas modified from their natural maintaining the ecological balance of the vegetative cover and surface drainage region, such as: patterns, but generally with low-density - areas rich in quality and quantity of development. wildlife • Areas not now used for agriculture but - areas important to maintaining the quality where such use would be appropriate and and natural flow of water yield optimum regional benefits. I - areas important to the food chain process • Areas where residential development is or (i.e., estuaries) should be low density to stay with compatible j with other uses, and because of limitations by physical features, utility capabilities, and Shoreline Use Policies. access. 1) Allow uses which do not permanently • Areas where a low density and height of deplete the physical and biological resources structural development for public and private of the area. shoreline related recreation would be compatible with other appropriate uses, and 2) Allow activity which increases public natural and social resources. access and enjoyment of the area without • Areas which would provide a high level of resulting in degradation to the character of the regional benefit as a buffer between other area. environments of higher or lower land use densities. 3) Encourage use of these areas for their educational and scientific benefits. Shoreline Use Policies. 4) Develop a management plan for Maulsby Swamp and Jetty Island. 1) Require new developments in Rural Environments to reflect the character of the i) Rural Environment surrounding area by limiting residential density, providing permanent open space, and Definition. The Rural Environment is an area by maintaining adequate building setbacks developed at a low overall density or used at a from the water to prevent shoreline resources low to moderate intensity, including but not from being destroyed for other rural types of limited to, residences, agriculture, and outdoor uses. recreational development. 2) Restrict intensive development along Purpose. A shoreline should be designated undeveloped rural environment shorelines. Rural to ensure that uses are compatible with LU-44 I