General Plan Policy Document (Adopted 7-11 ... - City of Wheatland

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, Chapter 8POLICIES8.G.1. In addition to the energy regulations of Title 24, the City shallencourage the energy efficiency of new development. Possibleenergy efficient design techniques include: provisions for solaraccess; building sitting to maximize natural heating andcooling; and landscaping to aid passive cooling and protectionfrom winter winds.8.G.2. The City shall encourage the planting of shade trees along allCity streets to reduce radiation heating.8.G.3. The City shall coordinate with local utility providers topromote public education energy conservation programs.8.G.4. The City will promote local and State programs that strive toreduce the consumption of natural or manmade energysources.8.G.5. The City shall ensure that new development incorporates openspace areas that provide community and neighborhoodidentity and insulate conflicting land uses and noisegenerators.Wheatland General Plan Policy Document, Part II 8-9July 11, 2006