Objective 8.4.2. - Multi-Use Trails Performance Standards.

Utilize design standards in Greenways Master Plan or other recognized acceptable standard to ensue the proper functioning of the trail system.

Policy 8.4.2.1. Private residential and nonresidential development shall be encouraged to provide access to the trails system.

Policy 8.4.2.2. Private development adjacent to proposed trails identified in the Greenways Master Plan are encouraged to integrate the trail into the development plan.

Policy 8.4.2.3. Locate and design multi-use trails and associated improvements therein, to minimize impacts on environmental assets.

Implementation Mechanism:

(a)

County Departments review of proposed multi-use trail projects for compliance with this policy, and coordination with state and federal jurisdictional agencies as necessary.

Table 8-1
Recreation Facilities Performance Measures

Resource/Facility	Units	Adopted Measure (Units/Resident Pop.)
Bicycle Trail	Miles	1/10,000
Accessible Hiking Trail	Miles	1/10,000
Fitness Trail with Parcourse Stations	Miles	1/50,000
Fishing Piers	Feet	800'/10,000
Boat Ramps	Lanes	1/7,500
Swimming Pools	Pools	1/50,000
Basketball Goals	Goals	1/5,000
Handball/Racquetball Courts	Courts	1/20,000
Shuffleboard Courts	Courts	1/10,000
Tennis Courts	Courts	1/3,000
Baseball/Softball Field	Fields	1/6,000
Football/Soccer Fields	Fields	1/15,000
Gun/Archery Range	Stations	1/6,000
Golf Course	Holes	9/25,000
Beaches		Subject to Natural Constraints

 

Footnotes:

Performance measures were generally derived from state standards. However, some measures were modified by Manatee County Parks and Recreation Departments to reflect local recreation needs.

Source: Manatee County Parks and Recreation Department.

Source: Manatee County Parks and Recreation.

Source: National Recreation and Park Association.