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l W To assure that street rights-of way are corridors of natural - vege- tation and terrain through which motorists and others can travel and retain the feelfng of passing through a natural , undisturbed area, and that street rights-of-way are designed to form an important part of the total open space environment of the Town; (T) To provide paths and trails for the use, safety, and convenience of pedestrians, bicyclists , and equestrians desiring access to community facil- ities, travel throughout the community, and the enjoyment of the natural amen- ities of the community; �m) To minimize through traffic on residential streets ; n) To provide for the coordination of subdivision development with the provision of public facilities, such as parks, recreation areas, schools, and other types of community facilities. This Cha ter is- enected: ,in.accordaric p e with the Subdi,visaon Map Act, being Division 2, of Title 7, of the Government Code of the State of California, herein called the "Subdivision Map Act". Section 9-4.103. Objectives. As the terrain within the Town corporate limits remaining .to be developed generally has an average slope, as defined hereinaf- ter, in excess of fifteen percent (15%) , the following Articles in this Chapter are designed to accomplish the objectives as set forth in Section 9-4.102. These Articles are designed to accommodate development of all remaining unde- veloped areas having an average slope from level to fifty-five percent (55%) . ATTICLE II. DEFINITIONS Sectiori '9=4:201 : " Scope, For the purpose of this Chapter, unless otherwise apparent from the context, certain words and phrases used in this Chapter are defined as set forth in this Article and these shall control . Terms not here- in defined shall be as defined in Chapter 5 of Title 9 of the Town of Los Altos Hills Municipal Code. Terms neither defined herein nor in said Chapter 5, Title 9, shall be as defined in the Subdivision Map Act. Such definitions are incorporated herein by reference and shall apply to such words and phrases used therein as though set forth herein in full , unless the context clearly indicates a contrary intention. Section '94:202: Advisor Aeric "Advisory Agency" shall mean the official body charge with the duty of making investigations and reports on the design and improvements of proposed divisions of land. The advisory agency shall re- port Tts investigations and actions directly to the City Council . The Planning Commission is designated as the official body for making such reports and in- vesti,gations to the City Council . Section"9=4:203: Area, 'Gross. "Gross Area" shall mean the total land area included within the boundary of any parcel of land or lot, which boundaries are specified in the deed to the property, or as shown and delineated on a recorded Final Map, Parcel Map or Record of Survey on file in the office of the County Recorder. Section 9-4.204. Area , Net. "Net Area" shall mean the gross area of any par- cel of land less all public' or private easements for vehicular access not for the exclusive use of the parcel on which the easement or easements are located, excepting easements for joint -and common�idri veways . - 2 -