Specific LDC Provisions
Chapter 1 , Part 2 Definitions 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 LIGHTING B . Regulations 2 . Control of Glare – Luminary Design Factors a . 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 Athletic Facilities D . Athletic facilities in the M-1 , M-2 and M-3 districts subject to special standards may serve three purposes : 3 . 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 Standards for Protected Waterways and All Buffer Areas D . Uses Permitted in the Middle Buffer Zone ( Table 4.8.1 ) 2 . Biking or hiking trails E . Uses Prohibited in the Outer Buffer Zone ( Table 4.8.1 ). 2 . Permanent structures or impervious surface coverage with a footprint of greater than 100 square feet , with the exception of approved recreational trails . J . Stream and Buffer Area Crossings : Roads , Bridges , Trails , and Utilities . Roads , bridges , 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 . M . Tree and Vegetation Removal . f . 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 .
5.8.2 Greenway / Trail System Where the property being developed is depicted in a legislatively adopted greenway / trail plan as the recommended location of a community access greenway / trail , an easement or other provisions for public access through the site shall be provided in accordance with the standards found in Chapter 10
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