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o Levy large fines for open space dumping. To reduce noise pollution throughout the community with an initial focus on the Highway 36 corridor. o Utilize means to reduce high-speed vehicle noise (e.g. improved road surface, screens, barriers, speed control) (in progress). o Develop and enforce strong noise emission standards (decibel levels) for vehicles, power equipment, radios and other audio equipment, businesses, and other outdoor activities. o Develop and implement a program for monitoring road noise. To protect sensitive or unique natural ecosystems within the City. o Regulate/limit usage of these areas (e.g. wetlands, woodlands, lakes, etc.) where necessary, to conserve them as unstressed areas and to protect their wildlife as needed. o Prohibit use of fertilizer/pesticides on land adjacent to these areas except for managed and approved applications. (in progress) o Protect and improve lake water quality. o Evaluate and upgrade park system plans to anticipate changes in population demographics. o Establish replacement standards for trees removed by development. To increase forestation in all areas of the City. o Obtain or conduct greenery inventory mapping. o Encourage residential plantings. o Develop and implement an ongoing forestation plan for all City lands and for County, State, and Federal lands (including highways) within 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 public transportation. o Designate bicycle lanes on roadways. o Introduce more surfaced walkways, especially along heavily traveled highways. To identify and remedy major visual pollution problems. o Establish tighter standards for outdoor advertising. o Prohibit billboard advertising. o Establish environmental and aesthetic standards for building and architecture. o Establish highway beautification standards. o Establish highway screening/barrier standards to minimize light intrusion into residential neighborhoods. o Tighten appearance standards for commercial and residential property. o Promote and advertise the philosophy of "beauty of the environment", appealing to civic pride. o Levy large fines for littering. o Tighten zoning ordinances to ensure integrity of residential neighborhoods and functionality of major thoroughfares. o Develop a plan for burying power lines. • To develop, incorporate, and promote state of the art methods for collecting and managing solid and hazardous wastes from residences and businesses. Vista 2000 Report Page 23 of 24