The County shall encourage the integration of design features in community facilities that promote healthy activities, such as designing staircases to be visually prominent and attractive, providing secure bicycle parking, and providing connections to trails and outdoor activities.
Healthy Communities
PFS-9.1 Library Programs, Services, and Resources
The County shall continue to provide access to library facilities and services throughout the county. Library programs, services, and resources shall be periodically evaluated to identify opportunities to expand vocational training, literacy, life skills, lifelong learning, health, and wellness programs.
PFS-9.2 Location of New Libraries
The County shall consider the following factors when selecting new library locations:
- Ease of access from major vehicular and pedestrian traffic routes;
- Feasibility for ensuring adequate, well-lit, and secure automobile and bicycle parking;
- Walking distance to residential neighborhoods, senior housing, and schools;
- Proximity to businesses and community-serving organizations; and
- Unique community demographics that may impact access to or use of the facility and services.
PFS-5.4 Food Waste Reduction
The County shall continue to provide educational and informational materials to restaurants, grocery stores, and other food providers, as part of food facility inspections, to support donation of safe, unused food to non-profit service agencies.
PFS-5.6 Value-Added Alternatives to Waste Disposal
The County shall promote value-added alternatives to solid waste management, such as compost, energy, biochar, and wood products to avoid open burning of agricultural biomass wastes.
PFS-1.1 Equitable Provision of Public Facilities and Services
The County shall require that facilities and services that are essential for public health and safety shall be equitably provided for all residents and businesses.