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APPENDIX A : LDC Provisions

The following table provides a general overview of key terms outlined in the Land Development Code ( LDC ) that mention the concept “ greenway ”, “ trail ”, or other terms that may relate to the development of the Louisville Loop . The list following the table provides specific provisions within the LDC . The purpose of this Appendix is to provide convenient access to information most pertinent to the Louisville Loop .
LDC Chapter Part Subject General Description
Chapter 1 , Part 2
Greenway definition
Greenway - A linear open space at least 50 feet wide or other width as established by a legislatively adopted greenways plan , along either a natural corridor such as a riverfront , stream valley or ridge line , or along a railroad right-of-way converted to recreational use , a canal , scenic road or other route managed for public use including wildlife habitat . Greenways typically link parks , nature preserves , cultural features or historic sites with each other or with populated areas .
4.1.3 . B . 2 . a
Lighting
All luminaries shall be aimed , directed , or focused such as to not cause direct light from the luminary to be directed toward residential uses or protected open spaces ( i . e ., conservation easements , greenways , parkways ) on adjacent or nearby parcels , or to create glare perceptible to persons operating motor vehicles on public streets and right-of-way .
4.2.8 . D . 3 Athletic Facilities in industrial zones
To accommodate greenways or similar open space use of environmentally constrained land , with or without trail systems or other recreational facilities . If Greenway or Environmentally Constrained : The site is subject to environmental constraints regulated in Chapter 4 Parts 6 , 7 , or 8 , and is precluded from development by conservation easement or restriction on the development plan .
4.8.6 . D . 2
Riparian Buffer Zone Uses
Biking or hiking trails allowed in middle zone ( between 25 and 75 feet
from stream bank ) in most non-traditional form districts .
4.8.6 . J
Protected Waterway Crossing
Trails , and utilities are permitted in a Buffer Area and may cross the protected
waterway , subject to the Planning Commission ’ s approval based
on the recommendations of the Public Works and DPDS and the MSD
4.8.6 . M . f
Tree Removal
Removal of trees as part of an approved plan for stream side recreation
or access ( e . g . pedestrian trail ) or as part of an approved utility or road
construction project .
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