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BAY FAIR TOD SPECIFIC PLAN Private Open Space Guidelines 1. LOCATION. Semi -private open space should be located close to and visible from building entrances and/or the street. 2. LANDSCAPING. Courtyards and terraces should include vegetation through use of planters, tree grates, and other planting techniques compatible with a hardscape environment. 3. GREEN ROOFS. The use of roof gardens, green roofs, and other environmentally sustainable options should be used as semi -private open space in new developments. 4. OUTDOOR WATER EFFICIENCY. Beyond the required WELO reductions, the City strongly encourages additional efforts to reduce outdoor water usage. 5. PLANTING AND LANDSCAPE CHARACTER. The following guidelines applyto front and side landscaping: • Drought -tolerant plant materials should be incorporated into new sites to reduce water use and irrigation requirements. • Whenever possible, use native and bay - friendly planting palettes. • Implement rainwater harvesting and other features that provide a stormwater retention co -benefit. • Mature, existing trees should be preserved whenever possible. • Trees should be placed to maximize climate benefits and energy savings. Deciduous trees should be located to allow sunlight to reach buildings during winter months, and to provide shade during summer months. 6. REAR LANDSCAPING. Substantial landscaped screening should be planted along the rear of commercial and mixed - use buildings adjacent to residential streets or properties. 7. FRONT YARD TREES. Portions of buildings without ground floor commercial spaces should provide trees within the front setback to provide additional screening for those uses. Front yard trees may also be provided in areas with ground floor commercial spaces if they are appropriate to the circulation and visibility needs of the businesses. S. EDIBLE LANDSCAPING. Encourage new development to incorporate edible landscaping for community gardening. 9. NATURAL SURVEILLANCE. Outdoor spaces such as courtyards should be placed for visibility from as many residential units as possible. Site entrances should be visible from public streets. Patios, porches, decks, and balconies are encouraged for increased outdoor surveillance capability. 10. LANDSCAPING FOR SURVEILLANCE. Encourage proper placement, selection, and maintenance of plant materials that maximizes natural visibility or observation. 100