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o Levy large fines for opeii space dumping. To reduce noise pollution throughout the community with an initial focus on the Highway 36 corridor. o Utili�c means to reduce high-5peed vehicle noise (e.g. itnproved road surface, sceeens, ban�iers; spced control} {in pro�ress). o Develop and enforce strong noise emission standards (decibel levels) for vehicles, power equipment, radios and other audio equipment, businesses, and other outdaor activities. o Develop and implement a program for monitoring road noise. To protect sensitive or unique naturaj ecosystems within the City. o Regulate/limit usage of these areas (e.g. wetlands, woodlands, la.kes, etc.) whcre necessary, to conserve them as unstressed areas and to protect their wildlife as needed. o Prohibit use of fertiliLer/pesticides on lazld adjacent to thcse areas except for ma��aged and approved applications. (in progress} o Protect and improve Iake water quaGty. o�valuate and upgrade park systexn plans to anticipate changes in population demographics. o Fstablish replaceinent standards for trees removed by dcvelopment. To increase forestation in all areas of the City. o Obtain or conduct greene►y invcntory mapping. o Encourage ressdential piantings. o Devclop and iinplement an ongoing forestation plan for all City lands and for County, State, and Federal larlds (including highwa�-s} ��ithi�l the City. o Establish "greenery standards" for commercial, industrial, residential, and church properties with incentives. • To develop environmentally benign systems for moving people. o Encourage use and expansion of pu6lic transportation. o Designate bicycle Ianes on roadways. o fnh•oduce more surfaced walkways, especially along hcavily traveled highways. To identify and remedy major visual pollution problems. o Lsiablssh tighter standarc�s for outdoor advertising. o Prohibit biflhoard advertising. o Establish environmental and aesthetic standards for buiIding and architecture. o Establish highway beautif cation standards. o Establish highway screening/6arrier standards to minimize light intrusion inio residentiai neighborhoods. o'l,ig.l�ten appearancc standards for commercial and residential propec-ty. o Promote and advertise the philosophy of "beauty of the environment", appcaling to civic pride. o Levy large fines for littering. o Tigl�ten zoning ordinanecs to ensure inte��ity of residential neigl3borho�ds and functionaliEy of m�ijor thoi•ougllfares. o Develop a pIan for burying powcr lines. • To develop, incorporate, and pramote staxe of the art methods for collecting and managing solid and hazardous wastes from residences and businesses. Vista 2000 Report Page 21 of 22