Better Site Design:Model Development Principles to Protect Our Streams, Lakes, and Wetlands

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Better Site Design:Model Development Principles to Protect Our Streams, Lakes, and Wetlands

Roundtable Background

Members of the Site Planning Roundtable

Model Development Principles

Residential Streets and Parking Lots

Habitat for Cars

PRINCIPLE NO. 1Reduce Residential Street Width

PRINCIPLE NO. 2Reduce Residential Street Length

PRINCIPLE NO. 3Reduce Residential Right-of-Way Widths

PRINCIPLE NO. 4Minimize Cul-de-Sacs

PRINCIPLE NO. 5Use Vegetated Open Channels

PRINCIPLE NO. 6Lower Parking Ratios

PRINCIPLE NO. 7 Reduce Parking Ratios for Mass Transit or Shared Parking

PRINCIPLE NO. 8Reduce Parking Lot Imperviousness

PRINCIPLE NO. 9Structured Parking

PRINCIPLE NO. 10Stormwater Treatment on Parking Lots

Lot Development

PRINCIPLE NO. 11 Open Space Design Options

PRINCIPLE NO. 12 Relax Setback & Frontage Distances

PRINCIPLE NO. 13 More Flexible Sidewalk Standards

PRINCIPLE NO. 14 Alternative and Shared Driveways

PRINCIPLE NO. 15 Specify Management of Open Space

PRINCIPLE NO. 16 Direct Rooftop Runoff to Pervious Areas

Conservation of Natural Areas

PRINCIPLE NO. 17 Provide Buffer Systems for Streams

PRINCIPLE NO. 18 Maintain Buffer Over Time

PRINCIPLE NO. 19 Minimize Clearing Native Vegetation

PRINCIPLE NO. 20 Conserve Trees & Native Vegetation

PRINCIPLE NO. 21 Conservation Incentives and Flexibility

Conservation Incentives and Flexibility

PRINCIPLE NO. 22Improve Stormwater Management

Local Site Planning Roundtable

Key Members of a Local Roundtable

Advocates for Change Must Satisfy Community Concerns

Codes and OrdinancesWorksheet (COW)

Where to Find Your Local Development Rules

Model Development Principles

Author: Hye Yeong Kwon

Home Page: www.stormwatercenter.net