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Policy 111-C•9~18): Local governments shall develop plans and programs which carefully manage development on hillsides and in water bodies and restrict development in wetlands in order to protect the scenic quality, surface water and groundwater quality, forest values, vegetation, and wildlife values of those areas. Findings: 1 } Residential Policy 4.0 requires a wetlands assessment and. delineation prior to development approval in the south Clear Vue neighborhood. 2~ Natural Assets, Gpen SpacelScenic Areas, and Recreation Element Policy 7.0 requires that all known and potential wetland areas shall be delineated prior to development approval, and that wetlands and wetland mitigation projects shall be maintained to ensure continued provision of wetland functions and values. Policy ill-C-920}: In order to improve water quality and quantity in the metropolitan area, local governments shall consider developing regulations or instituting programs to: ... fib} improve management of industrial and commercial operations to reduce negative water quality and quantity impacts; (c) regulate site planning for 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 #lows; fie} utilize natural and simple mechanical treatment systems to provide treatment for contaminated runoff waters; [f} reduce street- related water quality and quantity problems;... Findings: 1 } industrial Policy 13.0, and Natural Assets tetc.} Policy 3.C provide assurances for adequate storm water planning and management by requiring an update of the West Springfield Storm Drainage Master Plan, and by emphasizing use of natural features and techniques for storm water management systems. Policy 111-C-1021 }: Positive steps shall continue to be taken to protect from sources of groundwater pvllutian the Springfield municipal groundwater supplies along the McKenzie River and the middle fork of the vVillamette River. Findings: 1} Public Facilities Policy 4.0 prohibits underground storage of toxic materials in the McKenzie-Gateway SLl area, and requires storm drainage facilities serving areas north of Belt Line Road to ensure continued purity of Rainbow well fields to the north. Policy 111-C-1025}: When planning far and regulating development, local governments shall each continue tv considerthe need forprotection 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 public, and performance zoning.