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SUSTAINABILITY G10. here the park edge adjoins a private property, ensure any physica G27. Implement a water efficiency program in compliance with State water -use requirements for irrigation and fixtures. G28. Use environmentally sustainable park development practices, materials, and green building techniques. Pursue LEED- compliant construction in the development of indoor facilities. This does not require LEED certification. G29. Encourage environmentally sustainable landscape designs that minimize surface water runoff. PARK AMENITIES AND LAYOUT G32. Ensure that all park elements, facilities, materials and equipment comply with current safety, accessibility and design standards, laws, regulations and any other mandated requirements. G33. Ensure that neighborhood parks, as well as smaller pocket parks intended to me the needs of nearby neighbors, at a minimum include some type of play features, an open turf area, an active recreation element, amenities to support social gatherings (seating, tables), and shade. G34. Locate amenities, such as play areas and sports courts, safe distances from roadways, but in areas that are visible from adjoining streets to promote safety. • Position play spaces a minimum of 50' from street or parking areas, when park configuration permits. Enclose play areas that are closer than 25' to arterial or collector streets and parking areas with 3' high non - climbable fence. G35. Design sports fields and sports courts with a north -south orientation. G36. Locate permanent restrooms in highly utilized and visible areas in community, citywide and special use parks to reduce vandalism risks and deter undesirable behavior. • Use permeable surfacing in new paved trails ' Use lawn/turf substitutes in all park areas and parking lots where feasible. not required for recreation. These include grasses and ground cover plants that require • Incorporate bioswales and drainage channels less water, fertilizers, and maintenance as a functional where appropripty Council 14 — 159 5/17/2022 Exhibit 1 G37. Where appropriate, integrate lighting for safety in all parks. Use lighting where appropriate to extend the use of outdoor facilities in community, citywide and special use parks. G38. Integrate non -lattice shade structures, umbrellas, canopies, or trees to provide adequate shade. Include shade in playground designs. G39. Integrate park equipment that is specifically designed to withstand vandalism, graffiti, and fire, as noted on a City -approved list of site furnishings. G40. Provide parking suited to the intended use of the site and compliant with ADA requirements. Strive to provide a minimum of five parking spaces on site per park acre for community, citywide and special use parks. If sports fields are provided, 40 spaces per field should be a minimum guideline. G30. Preserve habitat and natural resources within parks. • Design "no -mow" zones within parks in appropriate places. • Protect existing habitat for native species, where appropriate. • Plant natural vegetation in parking lot islands where appropriate. G31. Integrate sustainable plant materials in landscaping where feasible. • Use drought -tolerant plants where appropriate. • Minimize turf areas that are not designed to support active or passive recreation use. ® T�A PA RKS MASTER PLAN