§ 25-2-1404. OPEN SPACE.

(A)

In this subchapter:

(1)

COMMUNITY OPEN SPACE means open space that is available for use by the public, and includes a plaza, square, park, playground, greenbelt or similar area.

(2)

PRIVATE OPEN SPACE means open space that is associated with a dwelling and intended to be used exclusively by the dwelling's residents.

(B)

This subsection prescribes community open space requirements.

(1)

Community open space must be located within the boundaries of the special use for which it is required.

(2)

The portion of a drainage or water quality facility that is usable by the public for recreational purposes, as determined by the director of the Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department, may be designated as community open space.

(3)

The community open space requirements of this subchapter are in addition to the parkland dedication requirement of Chapter 25-4, Article 3, Division 5 ( Parkland Dedication ), if applicable.

(C)

This subsection prescribes private open space requirements.

(1)

An area of private open space on ground level must be at least 10 feet across in each direction.

(2)

An area of private open space above ground level must be at least five feet across in each direction.

Source: Ord. 000406-81; Ord. 010329-18; Ord. 031211-11.