(A) Planned unit developments shall reserve not less than 25% of the gross acreage as common open space.
(B) If developed in sections, the common open space requirements set forth herein shall be coordinated with the construction of dwelling units and other facilities to ensure that each development section shall receive benefit of the total common open space.
(C) Streets, private drives, off-street parking areas, and structures or buildings shall not be utilized in calculating or counting towards the minimum common open space requirement; however, lands occupied by recreational buildings and/or structures, bike paths, and similar common facilities may be counted as required open space provided such impervious surfaces constitute no more than 5% of the total required common open space.
(D) Surface material. All parking areas shall be constructed with a hard-surfaced all-weather material such as asphalt, concrete, brick, CABC, or any other approved materials.
(E) In the designation of common open space, consideration shall be given to the suitability of location, shape, character, and accessibility of such space.
(F) Recreation. A minimum of 25% of the required gross common open space in a planned unit development shall be developed for recreational purposes. For purposes of this section, recreation shall include, but not be limited to, tennis courts, swimming pools, ball fields, fitness courses, multipurpose trails, and the like.
(Ord. passed 6-21-21)