(a) There shall be a minimum of thirty percent (30%) of gross Tract acreage reserved as open space within a proposed PMD. A minimum of twenty percent (20%) of the gross Tract acreage must be reserved as a Central Green Space. The remaining ten percent (10%) of the required open space may be appropriately distributed throughout the Mixed-Use development.
(1) All dwelling units shall be within 800 feet of some type of usable green space.
(2) The Central Green Space shall be located near the middle of the development and shall be easily and conveniently accessible by sidewalk or paved trail from all dwelling units and non-residential buildings in the development. Detention basins and other stormwater areas, except for permanent wet ponds, may not be located in central open space areas used to meet the minimum amount of required central open space.
(3) When streets abut the Central Green Space, the front façade of the buildings on the opposite side of the street shall face the Central Green Space rather than the rear building elevations, stormwater basins, or parking lots.
(4) All open space shall be permanently deed restricted from future subdivision and development.
If the Planning and Zoning Commission waives the minimum twenty (20) acre requirement in Section 1137.04, the Commission shall have the discretion to adjust the open space requirements to blend with the existing, surrounding development.
(Ord. 02-13-2023. Passed 2-21-23.)