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21. Policy 19 (Environmental Resources Element Page III-C-1 O) "Local governments shall develop policies and local controls for protection and management of wetland areas by completion of the next Metro Plan update." Amendments to the Bethel-Danebo Plan require that the Royal Avenue Specific Plan serve as the basis for development regulations and infrastructure irnprovements within the Royal Avenue Specific Plan area. The Royal Avenue Specific Plan proposes a unique approach to wetland protection and management within the plan area. The recommended approach is applicable only to the Royal node area and is not suggested for areas outside of the node. 2Z Policy 20 (Environmental Resources Element Page III-C-i O) "In order to improve water quality and quantity in the metropolitan area, local governments shall consider developing regulations or instituting programs to: a. increase public awareness of techniques and practices private individuals can employ to help correct water quality and quantity problems; b. Improve management of industrial and commercial operations to reduce negative water quality and quantity impacts; Regulate site planning fbr new development and construction to better control drainage and erosion and to manage storm runoff; d. Increase storage and retention of storm runoff to lower and delay peak storm flows; e. Utilize natural and simple mechanical treatment systems to provide treatment fbr contaminated runoff waters; f. Reduce street-related water quality and quantity problems; g. Minimize use of toxic substances; and Minimize the effects of chemical and petroleum spills. ~Xmaendrnents to the BethebDanebo Plan require that the Royal Avenue Specific Plan serve as the basis for development regulations and infrastructure improvements within the Royal Avenue Specific Plan area. The Royal Avenue Specific Plan provides for implementation of various water quality treatment measures including drainage swales along streets~ median bioswales and other stormwater infiltration devices to improve the quality of stormwater runoff from streets and other impervious surfaces. 23~ Policy 25 (Environmental Resources Element Page III-C-il) "When planning for and regulating development, local governments shall consider the need for protection of open spaces, including those characterized by significant vegetation and wildlife. Means of protecting open space include but are not limited to outright acquisition, conservation easements, planned unit development ordinances, streamside protection ordinances~ open space tax deferrals, donations to the p~Yblic, and performance zoning." Amendments to the BethebDanebo Plan require that the Royal Avenue Specific Plan serve as the bas~s ~br development regulations and infrastructure improvements within the Royal Avenue Specific Plan area. The Royal Avenue Specific Plan provides for retention of approximately 44 Exhibit A - 11