Residential Streets and Parking Lots

1. Street Width

2. Street Length

3. Right-of-Way Width

4. Cul-de-Sacs

5. Vegetated Open Channels

6. Parking Ratios

7. Parking Codes

8. Parking Lot Design

9. Structured Parking

10. Parking Lot Runoff

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Notes:

When considering total impervious cover in the landscape, as much as 65% can be classified as "car habitat." Consequently, ten of the principles address how to reduce car habitat in new developments, including streets, parking lots, and other structures designed for the car.