1116.08 LANDSCAPING AND OPEN SPACE.

   In order to ensure the park-like character of the City and to provide environmental amenities to the occupants of the development, land area not covered by buildings, parking areas, drives, sidewalks, plazas, or other hard-surfaced uses shall be developed and maintained in grass or other landscape material, in accordance with the general plan approved by  the Commission.

   (a)    Minimum Area. Open space shall not be less than fifty percent (50%) of the site and may include required setbacks, patios, private gardens, sidewalks, private yards, garage roofs at ground level that are covered with earth and grass, and landscaping or other decorative features.

   (b)    Required Private Open Space for Residential Uses.  Every dwelling unit shall have available to it separate private yards, patios or courts containing at least four-hundred (400) square feet, with screening provided as part of the planned development, so as to ensure adequate privacy, all in accordance with the general plan approved by the Commission.  (Ord. 2018-94.  Passed 10-21-19.)