Item B: Parks, Recreation and Open Space Comprehensive Plan

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Proposal as a source for identifying natural vegetation and wildlife areas as well as possible management techniques and specific land use actions and decisions that will provide a balance among physical access areas, visual access areas, and areas where access should be limited or discouraged. (Policy 1) (b) Preserve and enhance natural habitats and scenic corridors that deserve special merit along the rivers. (Policy 6) (c) Assure that developments within the established Willamette River Greenway boundaries comply with State and local Greenway standards and regulations. (Policy 7) (4) South Hills. (a) Preserve the character and habitat value of the South Hills by siting and developing recreational facilities and other improvements in a way that preserves and enhances the natural conditions of the area. (Policy 1) (b) Manage the South Hills as a passive recreational feature by providing a variety of recreational facilities, such as trails, view points, and natural areas, to accommodate a range of interests and activities. (Policy 2) (c) Extend the Ridgeline Trail System along or near the ridge of the South Hills and provide linkages to adjacent neighborhoods. (Policy 4) (5) Delta Ponds. Develop the Delta Ponds as a major recreational area and corridor including a variety of recreational and educational opportunities. (Policy 1) (6) Amazon Channel. (a) Develop the channel as a major recreational corridor by providing a variety of recreational facilities along its length. (Policy 1) (b) Provide access to the channel from adjacent neighborhoods. (Policy 3) (c) Where channel street crossings are absent, install foot bridges that are sensitive to wildlife for convenient access to recreational areas. (Policy 4) (d) Improve the safety and aesthetic quality of the channel corridor to encourage its use and contribute to its beautification. (Policy 6) (7) Millrace and Other Waterways and Drainageways. (a) Maintain and enhance the character and recreational opportunities of the Millrace. (Policy 1) (b) Protect natural stream courses, sloughs, and wetlands in connection with parks and recreational facilities. (Policy 3)] Section 5. The City Recorder, at the request of, or with the concurrence of the City Attorney, is authorized to administratively correct any reference errors contained herein or in other provisions of the Eugene Code, 1971, to the provisions added, amended or repealed herein. Section 6. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions hereof. Section 7. Notwithstanding the effective date of ordinances as provided in the Eugene Charter of 2002, this Ordinance shall become effective 30 days from the date of its passage by the City Council and approval by the Mayor, or upon the date of its acknowledgment as provided by ORS 197.625, whichever date is later. Ordinance - 3