There shall be reserved, within the tract to be developed on a planned unit basis, a minimum land area of twenty (20) percent of the entire tract for use as common open space. This common open space shall not consist of isolated or fragmented pieces of land which would serve no useful purpose. Included in this common open space may be such uses as pedestrian walkways, parkland, open area, drainage ways, swimming pools, clubhouses, tennis courts, and other lands of essentially open character, exclusive of off-street parking areas. Ownership of this common open space shall be transferred to a legal entity and proper legal documents necessary for such transfer or dedication shall be prepared by the owner/developer(s) of the tract of land, and approved by the City Council. At the option of the City, this common open space may become a part of the park and open space system of the City of Delphos, Ohio.
(Ord. 2002-25. Passed 4-8-03.)