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Chapter 4: Policies, Actions and Projects
Bikeways, Trails, Parks and Recreation Master Plan |
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S5-5.
Retrofit less efficient existing irrigation overhead irrigation system with
more efficient drip or point source systems.
S5-6.
Conduct regular maintenance and irrigation audits to regularly adjust and
maintain operation of the irrigation system at its highest efficiency.
S5-7.
Provide turf only where it contributes to recreation opportunities. Evaluate
the need for mowed and irrigated turf when designing new parks or
renovating existing ones to efficiently use maintenance resources.
Additionally, transition non-recreation turf areas to drought-tolerant and
climate-adapted species.
S5-8.
Emphasize the use of water-conserving turf varieties after evaluating the
need for providing turf surfaces. Additionally, considering transitioning
existing turf into drought-tolerant turf.
S5-9.
Transition existing landscape to drought-tolerant and climate-adapted
species.
S5-10.
Minimize stormwater runoff through on-site retention facilities, bioswales,
and rain gardens. Use best practices for sustainable landscape designs to
manage the quantity and quality of stormwater runoff.
S5-11.
Create demonstration gardens throughout the system that include signage
to educate park users about sustainable landscaping and water
conservation.
Relevant Sites
Jackson Park, Stone Creek Park, and Nordstrom Park.
S6.
Plant native and California-friendly species that create healthy ecological
systems and important habitats for wildlife and insects.
Actions
S6-1.
Emphasize the use of plant materials with habitat value. Consider plant
species and landscape practices that provide habitat for local and
migratory animals, conserve native plants, and improve water quality.
S6-2.
Consult with the California Invasive Plant Council to avoid the use of
invasive plant species or non-native plants with seeds that can be easily
dispersed.
S6-3.
Implement landscaping that will blend ecologically and visually with the
existing native vegetation or the region. When appropriate, non-native
trees and plants, fully adapted to the area's environmental conditions,
may be provided when they add visual compatibility, beauty, and avert
losses caused by overdependence on a single species.