City Council Study Session Agenda and Packet 2008 06 24

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Policy NE-6.7: The City will promote diversion from the landfill of construction and demolition refuse. Policy NE-6.8: For any new or sizeable redevelopment of single family, multi-family, commercial or industrial facilities, the City shall require equal space be designated for recycling and trash facilities. Principle NE-7: Protect and preserve natural resources. Policy NE-7.1: The City shall identify biologically and/or aesthetically valuable or irreplaceable areas remaining within the City and on land considered for future annexation and seek to preserve those areas in perpetuity. New development and the expansion of existing activities shall be restricted and regulated whf:re environmental damage may result. Policy NE-7.2: The City will ensure that development surrounding environmentally-sensitive areas does not pollute, alter, or otherwise harm those protected areas. Policy NE-7.3: The City will preserve and protect Coal Creek and other water bodies as irreplaceable community assets. Policy NE-7.4: The City will strongly encourage the protection and preservation of healthy, mature trees of desirable species. Policy NE-7.5: The City will adhere to the Colorado Noxious Weed Act and eradicate all plants on its own property identified by the State's A-list. The City will use non-toxic, biological or manual controls wherever feasible. The City will also instruct its residents to eradicate invasive species on their private properties. Policy NE-7.6: The City will help residents identify resources that can provide information on native and non-invasive drought-resistant plants appropriate for landscaping. Policy NE-7.7: The City will support the protection and creation of natural corridors linking biologically critical areas.