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DKAFTSEPTEMB£(l1.20U developed natural areas typically characterized by sensitive or unique environmental features that may or may not be developed. Typically, public parkland will remain in the public realm in perpetuity with future parkland acquired to fill the gaps and support new development. Park design, intensity of development, and planned uses/activities should match the area character (e.g, Five Points Town Plaza should look different than Pete Gilliam Perk).Parks and Open Space character areas typically exhibit: w Manicured lawns, parking lots and sidewalks, playgrounds, sports courts and sports fields, etc. w Unimproved natural areas orimproved toprovide limited amenities, e.g, parking, trails, bird blinds, etc. PublicAnsdtudonaLThis designation includes the City -owned buildings and facilities (including City Hall and the police and fire stations),axwell asother publicly or privately -owned schools and hospitals, churches and accessory buildings, public parking lots and structures, and other non -governmental civic functions (e.g., Chamber of Commerce). Since these facilities occur throughout the City, they should be designed to be compatible with the character of the surrounding area. irrespective of which character area these facilities are placed, they should still exhibit: ~ High quality, highly durable materials. m Sufficient landscaping and full screening ofoutdoor storage. * Special stneetscapingand design treatments may bewarranted incertain areas.