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LU -1.12. Limit land for non fee-simple residential development so that is does not exceed 30 percent of the total City housing stock. LU -1.13 Create code provisions that require open space for new residential short plat, subdivisions and multi-family projects including condominiums or other shared property developments. Provide flexibility in the standards to coordinate with park and open space standards in the park element of the Comprehensive Plan, park impact fee requirements and City park maintenance objectives. Goal LU-3: Preserve Cle Elum's natural environment while aHowing for growth and development. Policies: LU -3.1 Give priority to the creation of guidelines and zoning amendments that encourage infill residential development within the existing incorporated area in an effort to reduce sprawl, more efficiently provide public services, create more housing options and integrate new development in exiting residential areas. LU -3.1 Encourage the retention of natural habitat in residential developments by providing zoning incentives that create density and setback bonuses in exohange for preservation of open space and significant tree retention. LU -3.3 Develop a long range capital facilities program that requires the extension of public sewer to all residential areas of the City. LU -3.4 All planning area waterways and wetlands shall be preserved to the maximum extent practicable through the use of the cte Elum Critical Areas Ordinance, SEP A, Shorelines Regulations, the Kittitas County Shorelines Master ProgrBlll and applicable local, state and Federa11aws including. LU -3.5 All new development must be in compliance with the provisions of the 2004 Eastern Washington Stormwater Manual and the Washington State Department of Ecology Best Management Practices. LU -3.6 The Kittitas County Shoreline Master Program shall govern the development of all designated shorelines of the state within Cle Elum. Lands adjacent to areas should be managed in a manner consistent with the Program. LU -3.7 Protect wetlands to enable them to fulfill their natural functions as recipients for floodwaters and as habitat for wildlife through cte Blum Critical Areas Ordinance No. 1039 and the Washington State Environmental Policy Act. LU -3.8 Developments in steep slope areas [as defined by CEMC 18.01] shall not be permitted unless infonnation is provided to the City, that is both adequate and acceptable, that addresses erosion, slope and soil stability, drainage, stonnwater runoff and diversion. City ofele Blum -Land Use Plan 27