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Chapter 7: Parks and Recreation Element <br /> NATURAL AND CULTURAL SYSTEMS <br /> Objective NA-10: <br /> Require that all major subdivisions (defined as having more than 5 lots <br /> according to the Orange County Subdivision Regulations Unified <br /> Development Ordinance) include within their boundaries open space <br /> suitable for low-impact recreation and wildlife habitat. <br /> Objective NA-11: <br /> Develop a comprehensive conservation plan for achieving a network of <br /> protected open space throughout Orange County, which addresses 1) <br /> threats to important natural areas; 2) connectivity between protected <br /> areas; 3) coordination with neighboring counties; and 4) sustainable <br /> management of critical natural resources. <br /> Objective NA-12: <br /> Establish a system of nature preserves that protect large areas of <br /> undeveloped land (including significant natural areas) surrounded by <br /> low-density development and working farms and managed forests. <br /> Objective NA-13: <br /> Promote clustering of residential development and dedication of large <br /> areas of undisturbed land for low-impact recreational use by residents <br /> and for wildlife habitat. Where feasible, these areas should be <br /> contiguous to neighboring tracts of undisturbed land. <br /> Objective NA-16: <br /> Create a system of public and private open space and conservation <br /> areas, including parks, nature preserves, and scenic vistas <br /> representative of the Orange County landscape. <br /> SERVICES AND FACILITIES <br /> Objective E-2: <br /> Continue to work with parks and recreation providers in the County to <br /> identify opportunities for co-location and shared funding of school and <br /> public recreational "joint use" facilities. <br /> TRANSPORTATION <br /> Objective T-1.5: <br /> Identify prime viewsheds along major transportation corridors and <br /> protect these areas for their scenic and natural resource values. <br /> 7.8. OTHER KEY DOCUMENTS <br /> Several documents were used as resources in the development of this Element and <br /> are listed below. (See Section 1.2.5: Where to Look for Related Information if you <br /> would like to obtain one of these documents.) <br /> • Master Recreation and Parks Plan (1988) <br /> • Recreation Dedication/Payment-In-Lieu Report(1 995) <br /> • Executive Summary - Report of the .Joint Master Recreation and <br /> Parks Work Group (2000) <br /> 0 ra4UJel C&U*tty ComprdwvvivevPla� Page 7-15 <br />