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Pleasanton TOD Standards and Design Guidelines Design Guidelines B8.a. Design of private open space should emphasize usability, with convenient access from the interior of units so that open space can be used as part of everyday living. B8.b. Buildings and /or streets should define the edges of and face onto common open space. B8.c. Common amenity areas should be appropriate to the size of the development. For larger developments, recreational facilities such as a swimming pool or tennis courts, along with picnic areas should be provided. B8.d. Play lots should be located in safe, convenient and highly visible locations to ensure informal surveillance by residents. B9. Landscape Design Guidelines B9.a. Drought tolerant, Bay Friendly landscaping and water- conserving irrigation methods are encouraged. B9.b. Landscape plans should incorporate seasonal variety and color to the extent possible. Tall deciduous trees should be utilized where summer shade is needed and winter solar access desired. B9.c. Grass lawn areas outside of common open spaces should be kept to a minimum. B10. Site Lighting Design Guidelines B10.a. Adequate lighting should be provided along sidewalks, streets, driveways, paseos and parking areas for the safety and security of residents and visitors. B10.b. Pedestrian scaled, post top mounted lights are recommended along public streets, interior streets, paseos, walks and common open spaces. B10.c. Lighting should not produce glare or be of an intensity inappropriate for a residential environment. B10. Livability Standard B11_a_Residential development shall satisfy the star s in this document relating to: • The provision of pedestrian and bicycle connections to BART, _ the Iron Horse Trail and between tie sites (C2: TOD Frarnework Diagram _ and A5. Pedestrian /Bike Paths Iron Horse Trail Connection] • Group Usable Open5 ace Non -Core PUDFegulations), City of Pleasanton - 34 - DRAFT #7 2/11/11