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.
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PFS-5.9 Waste Reduction Practices for Discretionary Development
The County shall encourage applicants for discretionary development to employ practices that reduce the quantities of wastes generated and engage in recycling activities to further reduce the volume of waste disposed of in landfills.
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.
PFS-1.2 Resilient Facilities and Services
The County shall monitor the projected impacts of climate change and natural disasters to make adaptive improvements and upgrades to public facilities and services.
PFS-1.3 Location of New Essential Public Facilities
The County shall review plans for constructing new essential public facilities, such as a hospital, health care facilities, emergency shelters, emergency command centers, or emergency communications facilities, so that these facilities are located outside of at-risk areas whenever feasible. If such a location is infeasible, then the County shall require the use of construction methods and site design features to minimize potential damage to these facilities.
Information on hazards in the county are in Chapter 7, Hazards and Safety Element.
PFS-1.10 Efficient County Operation and Maintenance
The County shall operate and maintain County facilities in an efficient manner that meets community needs while conserving financial and natural resources.