8-12-5: GENERAL STANDARDS:

The following standards shall be applicable to all planned communities:

   A.   The planned community shall have a Community Conservation Director responsible for, but not limited to, conservation efforts, environmental and recreational management and environmental education for the community, and implementation of mitigation actions outlined in the wildlife and habitat management plan. The Community Conservation Director shall have the qualifications required by subsection 8-12-6A6 of this Chapter. The planned community shall have a Community Conservation Advisory Committee including, but not limited to, the Community Conservation Director, a representative from Idaho Department of Fish and Game; Bureau of Land Management; Ada County Development Services; Natural Resource Conservation Service; Ada Soil and Water Conservation District, and the Planned Community Homeowners' Association. Progress reports from the Community Conservation Director will be provided to the Community Conservation Advisory Committee. The Community Conservation Advisory Committee shall review the progress reports and where necessary, recommend to the Community Conservation Director and the Director changes in management direction or alteration of the wildlife and habitat management plan objectives.

   B.   The planned community's internal roadway network and connectivity to the regional transportation system shall be designed to conform to Idaho Transportation Department's (ITD) and Ada County Highway District's (ACHD) current access management policies, interim policies, and corridor studies. Cross access easements shall be provided to adjacent properties when determined necessary by ITD, ACHD and/or Ada County.

   C.   The planned community's internal trail and pathway network and connectivity to the regional trail and pathway system shall be designed to conform to the Ada County Parks, Open Space and Trails Plan, and the Ada County Ridge to Rivers Pathway Plan, or the applicable city's trailway and path plan(s) if located in an area of impact.

(Ord. 1002, 10-28-2025)