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321 <br /> Natural and Cultural Resources Objective WR-1 <br /> Preserve natural resources such as grasslands, woodlands and wetlands to allow <br /> for water recharge of ground water and water quality protection. <br /> Natural and Cultural Resources Objective WR-7 <br /> Promote land use patterns that preserve the natural hydrologic system and <br /> maintain a sustainable "carrying capacity" balance for the future between ground <br /> water and surface water resources. <br /> Natural and Cultural Resources Objective WR-20 <br /> Promote Best Management Practices for new developments which minimize <br /> stormwater runoff. <br /> Natural and Cultural Resources Objective NA-4 <br /> Encourage adequate stormwater runoff controls in existing developed areas and <br /> require these controls for new subdivisions to protect sensitive downstream <br /> aquatic habitat. <br /> Natural and Cultural Resources Objective NA-10 <br /> Require that all major subdivisions (defined as having more than 5 lots according <br /> to the Orange County Unified Development Ordinance) include within their <br /> boundaries open space suitable for low-impact recreation and wildlife habitat. <br /> Natural and Cultural Resources Objective NA-13 <br /> Promote clustering of residential development and dedication of large areas of <br /> undisturbed land for low-impact recreational use by residents and for wildlife <br /> habitat. Where feasible, these areas should be contiguous to neighboring tracts of <br /> undisturbed land. <br /> Parks and Recreation Goal 4 <br /> Healthy lifestyles, quality of life and community building through the provision of a <br /> variety of affordable recreational facilities and choice of leisure activities, while <br /> responding to the changing needs and interests of County residents. <br /> Parks and Recreation Objective PR-4.1 <br /> Developers shall provide for adequate and appropriate open space suitable for <br /> active/low-impact recreation in residential developments. <br /> Parks and Recreation Goal 5 <br /> Park and recreational facilities that are environmentally-responsible, and where <br /> cultural and natural resources and open space within these sites are protected. <br />