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EXHIBIT A <br /> MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT <br /> April 16, 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 by the <br /> Pleasanton voters in November, 2008, and the goals, policies, and programs of the Pleasanton <br /> General Plan 2005 — 2025 related to maintaining the character of the hillside areas of the City. <br /> These regulations working together with the development types and densities allowed in the <br /> General Plan are designed to form a complementary pattern of development and conservation to <br /> promote and protect the appearance of the City by: <br /> A. Preserving the predominant views of hillside and ridgeline areas to retain the sense of <br /> 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 lands <br /> difficult to service by the City; and, <br /> D. Maintaining the City's ability to meet community goals for services including, but not <br /> limited to, public and regional parks and open space areas, community and regional trails <br /> and staging areas, and utilities. <br /> 18.70.020 Applicability. <br /> The regulations of this chapter apply to the hillside and ridgeline areas of the City, <br /> designated for development by the Land Use Element of the Pleasanton General Plan as follows: <br /> 3 <br />