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Site Design & Landscape Planning SD-10 <br />Design Objectives <br /> Maximize Infiltration ? <br />? Provide Retention <br />if Slow Runoff <br /> Minimize Impervious Land <br /> Coverage <br /> Prohibit Dumping of Improper <br /> Matenais <br /> Contain POutants <br /> Collect and Convey <br />Description <br />Each project site possesses unique topographic, hydrologic, and vegetative features, some of <br />which are more suitable for development than others. Integrating, and incorporating <br />appropriate landscape planning methodologies into the project design is the most effective <br />action that can be done to minimize surface and groundwater contamination from stcarmwater. <br />Approach <br />Landscape planning; should couple consideration of land suitability for urban uses zA=ith <br />consideration of COMMunity goals and projected growth. Project plan designs should conserve <br />natural areas to the extent possible, maximize natural water storage and infiltration <br />opportunities, and protect slopes and channels. <br />Suitable Applications <br />Appropriate applications include residential, commercial and industrial areas planned for <br />development or redevelopment. <br />Design Considerations <br />Design requirements for site design and landscapes planning should conform to applicable <br />standards and specifications of agencies with jurisdiction and be c:onsisicnt -with applicable <br />General Plan and Local Area Plan policies. S CIA <br />California <br />Stormwater <br />Quality <br />Association <br />lanua?y 2003 California Stormwater Bh1P Handbook 1 of 4 <br />New Ueveloprnent and Redevelopment <br />4vvr:v.cabmlphandbooks.corri <br />20D-32