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described in this report. Generally, the methodologies selected would be protective of steep <br /> slopes in the Southeast Hills, consistent with the spirit of the following policies. <br /> Land Use Element <br /> Policy 21: Preserve scenic hillside and ridge views of the Pleasanton, Main, and <br /> Southeast Hills ridges (Measure QQ, Nov. 2008). <br /> Program 21.1: Continue to implement the land-use and development standards of the <br /> Pleasanton Ridgelands Initiative of 1993 (Measure F). <br /> Program 21.2: Study the feasibility of preserving large open-space areas in the Southeast <br /> Hills by a combination of private open-space and a public park system (Measure QQ, <br /> Nov. 2008). <br /> Program 21.3: Ridgelines and hillsides shall be protected. Housing units and structures <br /> shall not be placed on slopes of 25 percent or greater, or within 100 vertical feet of a <br /> ridgeline. No grading to construct residential or commercial structures shall occur on <br /> hillside slopes 25 percent or greater, or within 100 vertical feet of a ridgeline. Exempt <br /> from this policy are housing developments of 10 or fewer housing units on a single <br /> property. Splitting dividing, or subdividing a "legal parcel" to approve more than <br /> 10 housing units is not allowed (Measure PP, Nov. 2008). <br /> Open Space and Conservation Element <br /> Program 6.7: Continue to restrict private development in areas designated as Public <br /> Health and Safety and Wildlands Overlay to a single-family home on existing lots of <br /> record as of September 16, 1986. <br /> Policy 12: Protect the health and safety of the community by excluding development in <br /> hazardous or environmentally sensitive areas. <br /> Program 12.1: Land containing no slope of less than 25 percent should be limited to one <br /> single family home per existing lot of record. <br /> Community Character Element <br /> Policy 20: Preserve scenic hillside and ridge views, and other natural features in the hills. <br /> Program 20.1: Continue to support the Pleasanton Ridgelands Initiative of 1993 <br /> (Measure F). <br /> Program 20.2: In new developments, preserve scenic hillsides and other hillside features <br /> including ridges, plants, streams, and wildlife. <br /> Program 20.3: Discourage grading on slopes of 25 percent or greater. <br /> Mapping of Southeast Hills Planning Commission <br /> Page 4 of 10 <br />