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Chapter 18.76 H-P-D HILLSIDE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Page 7 of 7 4. The existence of landscaping of a type, size and quantity which exceeds that of a standard residential development; 5. The existence of a topographical feature, including, but not limited to, a cliff or deep ravine, or extensive land area over 25 percent slope, of a magnitude which causes the WIS to be significantly greater than would be the case if the topographic feature was not considered; and 6. The offer to and acceptance by the city of land in excess of the parkland dedicaticn requirements of Chapter 19.44 of this code. (Prior code § 2-2.3209(g)) 18.76.160 Percentage open. The percentage of the parcel to be developed which must remain in open space and/or public parkland shall be a minimum of 25 percent plus one and one-half times the WIS factor. Public parkland shall include only those areas which are offered for dedication as public parks and which are accepted by the city. (Prior code § 2-2.3209(h)) 18.76.170 Grading control. A. Size and Treatment. In order to keep all graded areas and cuts and fills to a minimum, to eliminate unsightly grading and to preserve the natural appearance and beauty of the property as far as possible as well as to serve the other specified purposes of this chapter, specific requirements may be placed on the size of areas to be graded or to be used for building, and on the size,height and angles of cut slopes and fill slopes and the shape thereof In appropriate cases retaining walls may be required. B. Restrictions. All areas indicated as natural open space on the approved development plan shall be undisturbed by grading,excavating, structures or otherwise except that riding trails, hiking trails,picnic areas, stables and similar amenities may be placed in natural open space pursuant to the approval of an H-P-D permit. C. Landscaping. The H-P-D permit shall include the planting of newly created banks or slopes for erosion control or to minimize their visual effect. (Prior code § 2-2.3209(i)) http://gcode.us/codes/pleasanton/view.php?topic=l8-18_76&showAll=1&frames=on 11/13/2012