Impervious Conserve natural areas by incorporating the goals of the Footprint, and Habitat Conservation Plan or other natural resource plans. Conserve Natural Areas Preserve natural drainage features and natural depressional storage on the site. (See WQMP Maximize canopy interception and water conservation by Section 3.5.1.3) preserving existing native trees and shrubs, and planting additional native or drought tolerant trees and large shrubs. Use natural drainage systems. Where applicable, incorporate Self-Treating Areas Where applicable, incorporate Self-Retaining Areas Increase the building floor to area ratio (i.e., number of stories above or below ground). Construct streets, sidewalks and parking lot aisles to minimum widths necessary, provided that public safety and a walkable environment for pedestrians are not compromised. Reduce widths of streets where off-street parking is available. Minimize the use of impervious surfaces, such as decorative concrete, in the landscape design. comparable and equally effective Site Design BMP concept(s) as approved by the local land use authority (Note: Additional narrative required to describe BMP and how it addresses site design concept). Table 3. Site Design BMP Concepts (continued) Included Reason for Each BMP Design Technique Specific BMP Yes No N/A Indicated as No or N/A Concept Design residential and commercial sites to contain and infiltrate roof 2 runoff, or direct roof runoff to landscaped swales or buffer areas.
Impervious Footprint, and Conserve Natural Areas (See WQMP Section 3.5.1.3) Conserve natural areas by incorporating the goals of the Habitat Conservation Plan or other natural resource plans. Preserve natural drainage features and natural depressional storage on the site. Maximize canopy interception and water conservation by preserving existing native trees and shrubs, and planting additional native or drought tolerant trees and large shrubs. Use natural drainage systems. Where applicable, incorporate Self-Treating Areas Where applicable, incorporate Self-Retaining Areas Increase the building floor to area ratio (i.e., number of stories above or below ground). Construct streets, sidewalks and parking lot aisles to minimum widths necessary, provided that public safety and a walkable environment for pedestrians are not compromised. Reduce widths of streets where off-street parking is available. Minimize the use of impervious surfaces, such as decorative concrete, in the landscape design. comparable and equally effective Site Design BMP concept(s) as approved by the local land use authority (Note: Additional narrative required to describe BMP and how it addresses site design concept). Table 3. Site Design BMP Concepts (continued) Included Reason for Each BMP Indicated as No or N/A Design Concept Technique Specific BMP Yes No N/A 2 Design residential and commercial sites to contain and infiltrate roof runoff, or direct roof runoff to landscaped swales or buffer areas.
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