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<p><strong>Foreground Standards for Scenic Areas</strong></p> <p>Context: This section lays out the standards for physical development within the Foreground of designated Scenic Areas to ensure the maintenance of the area's natural beauty and scenic views.</p> <hr /> <p><strong>1. Preferred Locations for Structures in the Foreground:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Structures and developments should be placed in specific parts of the Foreground:</li> <li>At the rear edge, typically at the end of an open meadow or pasture.</li> <li>At the side edges of open meadows or pastures.</li> <li>Behind existing vegetation.</li> <li>Built into or behind natural topographical changes.</li> <li>Within a pasture or meadow, designed as a ranch compound or integrated into an existing ranch compound.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Specific standards for each location include:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Rear Edge:</strong> </li> <li>Maximum distance from major roads, preferably near existing development.</li> <li>Along the rear edge where a meadow or pasture meets the hillside.</li> <li>Separation between development and natural areas.</li> <li>Planting of native vegetation especially if near scenic roads.</li> <li><strong>Side Edges:</strong></li> <li>Separate developments from natural areas to conserve open space.</li> <li>Plant native vegetation if near scenic roads.</li> <li><strong>Behind Vegetation:</strong></li> <li>The development should not disrupt the view of the existing vegetation.</li> <li>Enhance with native vegetation if the natural cover is insufficient.</li> <li> <p>Preserve existing vegetation as much as possible.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Natural Topographic Breaks:</strong> </p> </li> <li>The design should complement the natural terrain.</li> <li> <p>Limited earth moving is allowed, but no creation of new landforms.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Ranch Compound:</strong> </p> </li> <li>Must not obstruct views from public roads.</li> <li>Should have a clustered design.</li> <li>Use native vegetation for planting.</li> </ul> <hr /> <p><strong>2. Exceptions for Structure Locations:</strong></p> <ul> <li>If a site already maximizes its development as per the above standards, the remaining development can be placed elsewhere with conditions:</li> <li>Preferably along the front edge of meadows or pastures.</li> <li>Maintain as much open space as possible in relation to the scenic view.</li> <li>Use native vegetation for screening.</li> </ul> <hr /> <p><strong>3. Exterior of Structures:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Structures should be built or painted with indigenous earth-tone materials.</li> <li>Ranch compounds can use traditional ranch colors, including shades of red or brown, and weathered barn wood simulations.</li> </ul> <hr /> <p><strong>4. Roofing Standards:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Roof colors should match the surrounding natural environment.</li> <li>No reflective roofing materials unless treated to remove reflection.</li> </ul> <hr /> <p><strong>5. Earth Moving and Berms:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Creating man-made landforms in the Foreground is prohibited, except for specific designs along hillsides that blend with natural topography.</li> <li>Berms can be used for screening, but must appear natural and be planted with native vegetation.</li> <li>Disturbed lands from earth moving or berms should be replanted with native species. </li> </ul> <hr /> <p><strong>6. Roads and Driveways:</strong></p> <ul> <li>They should avoid cutting through meadows and pastures, preferably bordering their edges.</li> <li>Utilize the natural screening of topography and existing vegetation.</li> <li>Existing roads and driveways should be used when feasible.</li> <li>Roads in meadows should have soft, curving edges, avoiding straight unnatural lines.</li> </ul>