103-B. Policy 2-22.pdf2-18 LAND USE/COMMUNITY DESIGN
SEE CHAPTER
16.28 OF THE
CUPERTINO
MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING FENCE
EXCEPTIONS FOR
VEHICULAR ELEC-
TRONIC SECURITY
GATES.
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able housing and offer residents easy access 3. Merriman -Santa Lucia Neighborhood.
to shopping and work. Ample housing must Allow legally constructed duplexes to
be available to Cupertino employees to remain in the area bounded by Santa
assure that housing prices and locations are Lucia Road, Alcalde Road and Foothill
within reach. Boulevard.
While several neighborhoods have plan- um
ning procedures in place, others require identi-
fication of and planning for special needs.
Fairgrove neighborhood residents celebrating
their new identification sign
Policy 2-2 1: Unique Neighborhood
Character
Identify neighborhoods that have an
architectural style, historical back-
ground or location that contribute to a
unique neighborhood, and develop
plans that preserve and enhance their
unique qualities.
Strategies:
Policy 2-22: Neighborhood Street
Planning
Develop pedestrian -friendly street
environments in each neighborhood
that help create neighborhood identity,
improve safety, increase opportunities
for social interaction and connections
to shopping, schools, recreation and
other destinations.
Strategies:
1. Circulation Patterns. Evaluate neigh-
borhood circulation patterns and elimi-
nate pedestrian barriers.
2. Public Facilities. Evaluate existing and
planned public facilities, such as schools
and parks, to improve pedestrian access.
3. Street Trees. Develop uniform street
tree planting plans for each neighbor-
hood.
4.
1. Neighborhood Plans. Initiate or
respond to requests to create Council
approval for any budgeting needed to
prepare the plans.
2. Neighborhood Zoning. Respond to
requests from neighborhood groups to
develop zoning regulations to address
their interest in preserving neighbor-
hood character, such as single story
homes or distinctive architecture.
CITY OF CUPERTINO GENERAL PLAN
Neighborhood Entries. Define neigh-
borhood entries through architecture,
landscaping or land forms appropriate
to the formal or rural character of the
neighborhood. Vehicular electronic
gates should generally be discouraged,
because they isolate developments from
the community.
5. Street Requirements. Determine if spe-
cial street widths, sidewalk require-
ments or light fixtures are desirable for
any neighborhoods.