SILVERDALE NEIGHBOURHOOD ONE PLAN - District of Mission

Manage predatory wildlife-human interaction Conserve wildlife trees where practical Conserve ravine environments and an upland buffer forcombined fisheries and wildlife value Conserve wetlands confirmed as being significant for wildlifeby a professional biologist study Maintain connectivity within and beyond Neighbourhood One Incorporate appropriate development practices such as timingconstruction to avoid nesting seasons Adopt measures to monitor effectiveness and take furtherappropriate actionsGoal 1.3 Discourage Invasive Species In accordance with the proposed Environmental Charter, wherepracticable, remove invasive species at the time ofdevelopment (e.g. Bullfrogs, English ivy, Himalayanblackberry) Avoid the introduction or establishment of invasive specieswhen landscaping new areas by means of education andliaison with nurseries Adopt measures to monitor effectiveness and take furtherappropriate actions (refer to appropriate environmentalstudies for detail)Principle 2: Create a well-designed neighbourhood thatpromotes a high quality of life.Goal 2.1 Use urban design to enhance the aesthetic quality andcharacter of the neighbourhood Develop design guidelines to control the form, character andaesthetic design of multi-family and commercial buildings andlandscapes that will contribute to the visual appeal of theneighbourhood and to "defining" the creation of a "sense ofplace" Develop design guidelines to manage the form, character andaesthetic design of single family buildings and landscapes thatwill contribute to the visual appeal of the neighbourhood andto "defining" the creation of a "sense of place" Identify key locations for public art within the neighbourhood Incorporate natural, local building materials into buildings,landscape and public places Minimize the visual impact of buildings on slopes as seen frombelowSilverdale Neighbourhood One Plan | DRAFT July 15, 2008 | 43