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EXHIBIT A <br /> DRAFT MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT <br /> April 2, 2013 <br /> Chapter 18.70 <br /> RIDGELINE AND HILLSIDE PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION <br /> Sections: <br /> 18.70.010 Purpose and Objectives. <br /> 18.70.020 Applicability. <br /> 18.70.030 Non-Applicability <br /> 18.70.040 Implementation. <br /> 18.70.050 Definitions. <br /> 18.70.060 Required Information. <br /> 18.70.070 Regulations and Review Procedures. <br /> 18.70.010 Purpose and Objectives. <br /> The purpose of this chapter is to implement the provisions of Measure PP adopted <br /> by the Pleasanton voters in November, 2008, and the goals, policies, and programs of <br /> the Pleasanton General Plan 2005 — 2025 related to maintaining the character of the <br /> hillside areas of the City. These regulations working together with the development types <br /> and densities allowed in the General Plan are designed to form a complementary pattern <br /> of development and conservation to promote and protect the appearance of the City by: <br /> A. Preserving the predominant views of hillside and ridgeline areas to retain the <br /> sense of identity that these areas impart to the City; <br /> B. Protecting scenic hillside and ridgeline areas from development that destroys City <br /> character; <br /> C. Directing development and development speculation away from lands with <br /> environmentally sensitive features, lands with primary open space values, and <br /> lands difficult to service by the City; and, <br /> D. Maintaining the City's ability to meet community goals for services including, but <br /> not limited to, public and regional parks and open space areas, community and <br /> regional trails and staging areas, and utilities. <br /> 3 <br />