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o Limit the amount of water that can be used for watering grass o Limit watering hours to the evening or overnight, when water is more likely to reach the soil rather than be evaporated. o Encourage the use of rain barrels Benefits: o These policies can help to reduce the amount of water used by the city and its citizens Landscaping Policies: • Limit the percentage of turf grass that can be used on private residences and public spaces • Encourage the replacement of turf grass with native plantings • Limit the amount of pesticides and chemicals used on landscaping • Benefits: o These policies will help to reduce dependency on water and harmful chemicals that pollute the city's water reserves and local lakes. o Increase overall green space o Reduce negative effects that come with lawn mowing and maintenance such as additional chemical use, carbon emissions and noise pollution Bike Rack Policy: • Require every public building that provides services to citizens to provide a bike rack outside the building • Benefits: o Encourages alternative forms of transportation and reduces dependency on cars o Adds to the overall health of the city, by encouraging a more active lifestyle and reducing carbon footprint and CO2 emissions Single -Hauler Garbage Policy: • Require the use of a one single waste hauler company for the entire city • Benefits: o Reduces the amount of heavy truck traffic on city roads o Reduces wear and tear to the roads caused by heavy trucks o Increases safety of pedestrians o Reduces carbon emissions caused by large trucks o Composting Policy: o Allows for private residences to maintain an active compost pile in specific locations of the yard o Benefits: o Encourages use of natural composting o Reduces waste o Creates nutrient rich soil that can be used for many purposes 11!0 OM M 25