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e liability. (Policy 9) (j} Certain streets (see Street Design Maps will become a woonerf area and will be developed by the City or private developers for shared use by pedestrians, bicycles, and local automobile traffic. This concept will be implemented incrementally over time to test its feasibility. The woonerf treatments will not be applied to the bordering arterial streets 18", 13 ' Patterson, and High and thus will provide an incentive for traffic to use those arterials. The woonerf concept is not the same and should not be confused with street diverters or barricades. It will not restrict access to any area within its boundaries. Initial implementation could include: 1. Through automobile traffic should be limited or excluded; vehicles whose origin or destination is in the woonerf should be permitted. 2. Entrances and exits to the woonerf should be easily distinguishable from other streets, using more than just traffic signs. 3. The number of parking spaces may be restricted, but must be sufficient for the needs of the residents. 4. Recreation facilities such as basketball hoops, picnic facilities, and street games should be available to encourage diverse use of the public rights -of -way. See also the [indented] note under Policy 9 in this element. (Policy 1 0) (k) If experience shows that the woonerf concept works in this neighborhood, then more extensive and permanent street treatments will be implemented as funding permits. These may include: 1. Permanent recreation facilities. 2. Roadways that are narrowed and identified by special paving with the passage or two cars permitted by the use of pull -out areas. 3. Design details and street furniture that serve the residents of the area. 4. Community gardens. S. Clustered parking. (Policy 11 ) (4) Land Use - Housing and Commerce Element. (a) The City shall develop mechanisms for shared planning and/or consolidation of small parcels under multiple ownership for development so that better site planning and use can occur. Results might include shared parking, better sun exposure for solar energy use, shared open space, and saving mature vegetation. ('Policy 4) (b) Efforts shall be made to save existing structures that merit saving because of structural soundness and/or historical significance. (Policy 7) (c) Efforts shall be made to save existing residential structures in the plan area. These efforts shall include rehabilitation, housemoving, and infilling. (Policy S) (d) The City will encourage residential uses in all parts of the plan area. The intent of this policy is to provide housing opportunities in all zoning districts in the plan area, but not to the exclusion of other uses in non- Ordinance - 419