b.  Collector and arterial streets in new developments should ave
                         planted medians, but with widths limited to that necessary to
                         accommodate tree and shrub plantings.
                     c.  Street trees shall be planted in new developments to achieve             at least 50 percent shade coverage of the pavement area of                     local streets and 30 percent shade coverage of the pavement area of
                         collector and arterial streets within 15 years of construction.
  d.   New developments should include Greenstreets,
                          where appropriate.
                     e.   Existing local streets should be converted to
                          Greenstreets where appropriate.
                     f.   The perceived aesthetic advantages of wide
                          Greenstreets should be balanced with the
                          increased public maintenance requirements.
                          Greenstreets should only be used on a
                          limited basis since they are contrary to
                          infill and densification goals.

                     Standard (f), which was suggested by the Public Services
                     Committee, is inconsistent with (d) and (e), which were
                     suggested by the Urban Design Committee. While (d) and (e)
                     encourage greenstreets in both new and existing neighborhoods,
                     (f) suggests that Greenstreets be used on a limited basis. Staff
                     recommends deleting standard (f).
 

                     g.  Removal of street trees to accommodate increased vehicular
                         traffic shall occur only as a last resort.
                     Actions
                     h.  Maintain existing street trees and implement a program of
                         replacement street tree planting using large canopy deciduous
                         trees.
                     i.  In redevelopment or new development areas, plant trees and
                         other vegetation to the greatest extent possible, with a minimum
                         of pavement.
j.    Develop a street tree master plan that specifies the species of
                         trees to be planted on each roadway segment in Davis and
                         provides a strategy for funding, maintenance and replacement.
                     k. Evaluate existing street trees for adequate tree canopies, and
                         consider streets found to be lacking sufficient canopy for street  tree improvement programs.
                     l.  Complete and implement the city-wide tree protection
                         ordinance.
                     M  Establish a tree gift program which encourages the use of potted
                         trees or plants to be donated to the City for planting (ie.
                         Christmas trees).
  n. Continue to work with community groups such as Tree Davis to organize tree planting and maintenance activities.
                     o.   Implement a program to replace trees in a timely fashion on
                         streets with significant existing trees that could be expected to
                         die soon.
                     Policy UD 2.3 Require an architectural "fit" with Davis' existing
                          scale for new development projects.

                     Standards
                     a.  There should be a scale transition between intensified land uses
                         and adjoining lower intensity land uses.
                     b.  Taller buildings should be stepped back at upper levels in areas
                         with a relatively smaller-scale character.
                     c.   Buildings should be varied in size, density and design.
                     d.    Large facades should be designed to include visual variety.
                     Policy UD 2.4 Create affordable and multi-family residential
                          areas that include innovative designs and on-site open space
                          amenities that are linked with public bicycle/pedestrian ways,
                          neighborhood centers and transit stops.
 
 
 
 
 

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