Suitable uses.
| Factor categories* and items | Mean rating | SD | Factor loading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category 1: Ecological Functions | 3.58 | 1.00 | |
| Place for protecting wetlands | 3.70 | 1.24 | .873 |
| Managed to protect native plants | 3.96 | 1.08 | .738 |
| Managed for wildlife habitat | 3.20 | 1.36 | .634 |
| Place to collect and retain rainwater | 3.41 | 1.19 | .576 |
| Category 2: Commercial Communications | 3.05 | 0.71 | |
| Managed for open views, to better see near by businesses | 2.40 | 1.02 | .735 |
| Display space for business signs | 2.37 | 1.05 | .641 |
| Gateways and welcoming signs for communities | 3.66 | 0.96 | .560 |
| Views that include a combination of built and natural elements | 3.54 | 0.94 | .494 |
| Location for clusters of small signs that list nearby businesses | 3.19 | 1.14 | .469 |
| Category 3: Management Traditions | 3.99 | 0.62 | |
| Planted with vegetation to screen adjacent buildings | 4.09 | 0.92 | .612 |
| Designed to buffer traffic noise for nearby homes | 4.13 | 0.90 | .486 |
| Managed for a formal, refined appearance | 3.45 | 1.08 | .414 |
| Location for directional and mileage signs | 4.29 | 0.79 | .397 |
↵* Principal axis factoring with Varimax rotation.