PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT, USE AND MAINTENANCE OF GROUNDS

District properties shall be maintained as rich and lush coastal woodland or coastal prairie environments complementing their geographical locations. Locations in warmer inland areas shall be appropriate to their climate zone.

Local communities shall be given an opportunity to be involved in the landscape plans and operations of their campus. A Landscape Committee composed of interested persons from the local college staff and the local community may be established to make recommendations and assist in the development of the local college campuses.

All projects should give consideration to the value and preservation of the existing plant material. The time schedule and costs of maintaining these materials should be included in the project budget.

Construction projects should give consideration to the value and presentation of the existing plant material. The time schedule and costs of maintaining these materials should be included in the project budget.

Recognition for animals sharing the campus site shall be included in project planning and provision for the preservation of their habitat shall be considered.

Use of Facilities shall be in accordance with District Facilities Use Regulations.

Maintenance shall be performed in accordance with the administrative regulations expressed as the Landscape Master Plan.

The following concerns shall be addressed to ensure that there is architectural continuity of the concept originally established, while producing a positive recognizable image of the College of the Redwoods.
Every effort shall be made to obtain a balance between these various aspects.

1. Safety of students, staff, and facilities
2. Cleanliness of facilities and grounds
3. Enhancement of instruction
4. Maintain schedules and standards for maintenance
5. Staff members needed to perform proper maintenance functions
6. Provide proper social atmosphere and recreational areas for students and staff
7. Continue natural habitat for wildlife



Adopted by Board of Trustees: January 7, 1991
Amended: April 1, 1991