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<br />Wonder World Drive Land Use Plan <br /> <br />City of San Marcos <br /> <br />properties or drivers. In addition, this type of low impact lighting often costs less to <br />install and operate and can significantly reduce energy use. <br /> <br />While power lines are a necessity, many communities are reducing the visual impact of <br />these lines. One approach is to encourage the underground installation of these lines, <br />where feasible. Another approach is to have power lines placed behind properties in an <br />alley or along the shared property line rather than along the street within new <br />developments. Other means are available for reducing the visual impact of overhead <br />wires, for example by reducing the number of locations where lines cross over a major <br />street and by grouping lines at defined crossing points. <br /> <br />Where outdoor storage is allowed it should be adequately screened with walls, fencing, <br />or landscaping to reduce the visual impact from adjacent roadways and surrounding <br />properties. Large garbage containers should also be adequately screened and enclosed to <br />reduce both the visual impact and the incidence of blowing trash. On-site mechanical <br />equipment (such as HV AC, utility boxes, etc.), whether in yard areas or on the roof of a <br />building, should be screened with landscaping or appropriate architectural features. <br /> <br />Page 14 <br /> <br />Adopted: January 14, 2002 <br />