§ 25-3-76. OPEN SPACE.

The following open space requirements apply within a traditional neighborhood district:

(1)

Not less than 20 percent of the gross land area of the traditional neighborhood district must be open space.

(2)

Public open space shall conform to the plans, goals, and standards of the Parks and Recreation Department and must be approved by the director of the Parks and Recreation Department.

(3)

The Parks and Recreation Department shall be consulted regarding the locations and types of private open space.

(4)

The portions of drainage and water quality facilities that are usable by the public for recreational purposes, as determined by the director, may be designated as parks or greenbelts.

(5)

At least one square shall be located in the Neighborhood Center Area. The required square shall be at least one-half acre in size in a traditional neighborhood district of 100 acres or less, and the required square shall be at least one acre in size in a traditional neighborhood district that is larger than 100 acres.

(6)

A square must adjoin streets along at least 75 percent of its perimeter.

(7)

A plaza must adjoin building lots along at least 50 percent of its perimeter.

(8)

At least one green that is not less than one acre in size must be located within 600 feet of the geographic center of the traditional neighborhood district.

(9)

A park may be not less than 10,000 square feet in size.

(10)

A greenbelt may not be located behind dwellings. The director may permit exceptions where topography, existing street layout, or other good reasons that make this restriction impractical. If a greenbelt is located behind dwellings, access shall be provided in accordance with the Traditional Neighborhood Criteria Manual standards.

(11)

A greenbelt must have an average width of not less than 200 feet. A greenbelt may be not less than 50 feet wide. Not more than 10 percent of the uninterrupted length of a greenbelt may be the minimum 50 feet width. A greenbelt must have not less than 25 percent of its boundary abutting a street.

(12)

At least 90 percent of the lots in a Mixed Residential Area must be within 600 feet of a square, plaza, green, or park.

Source: Section 13-9-46; Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 031211-11.