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Bordering rights-of-way do not constitute previously developed land; it is the status of the property on the other side of the right-of-way that contributes to the calculation. Any part of the boundary that borders a water body is excluded from the calculation.
Table 5. Points for connected site
| Type of site | Points |
|---|---|
| Adjacent | 1 |
| Infill | 2 |
AND/OR
Option 5. Access to Transit or Pedestrian Access (1–4 points)
PATH 1. ACCESS TO TRANSIT (1–4 POINTS)
Meet Option 2, Access to Transit, listed above.
OR
PATH 2. PEDESTRIAN ACCESS (1–2 POINTS)
Locate the project with an attendance boundary where dwelling units are:
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Within 0.75 miles (1,200 meters) walking distance of a functional entry of a school building for students in eighth grade or below or ages 14 and below.
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Within 1.5 miles (2,400 meters) walking distance of a functional entry of a school building for students in ninth grade or above or ages 15 and above.
Provide pedestrian access to the site from all residential areas in the attendance boundary. Points are awarded according to Table 6.
Table 6. Points for dwelling units within walking distance
| Percentage of dwelling units in attendance boundary | Points |
|---|---|
| 50% | 1 |
| 60% | 2 |
Data Centers, Warehouses, and Distribution Centers (1–6 points)
- Meet Options 1, 2, and/or 3 above. (1–6 points)
AND/OR
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