(A) R; minimum open space.
(1) Minimum useable open space for each individual unit shall be provided for each dwelling unit as follows:
R-Minimum Open Space
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R(A) | 2,000 square feet |
R(1) | 1,000 square feet |
R(2) | 750 square feet |
R(3) | 500 square feet |
(2) To qualify as useable private open space the minimum dimension must be ten feet, provided, however, that balconies can qualify when the minimum dimension is five feet. Required off- street parking areas (spaces and driveways) may not be used in calculating required open space, and only a maximum of 50% of required yard areas under § 10-3.508 (A), (B), (C), and (D) may be used in calculating required open space.
(B) Projects of 50 or more units shall provide one or more amenities as a part of the main recreation area, including, but not limited to, the following: swimming pool, tennis court, putting green, lawn bowling, tot lot, or outdoor cooking facilities or barbecues.
(C) All outdoor common recreational areas, except community gardens, shall be landscaped with lawn, trees, shrubs, or other plant materials and shall be permanently maintained in a neat and orderly manner.
(D) Floor area.
(1) In addition to the minimum open space requirements above, buildings located on a lot in an R-1 Zone shall not exceed a cumulative floor area of 1,400 square feet plus 20% of the site area on which those building are located.
(2) For the purpose of the section,
FLOOR AREA shall mean the area of all floors and levels enclosed by exterior walls by more than 50% and that part of any upper level separated from the lower level by a floor/ceiling assemble, but shall not include basements, and up to 400 square feet of garage area.
('61 Code, § 10-3.509) (Ord. 380 C.S., passed 9-21-81; Am. Ord. 452 C.S., passed 1-15-86; Am. Ord. 589 C.S., passed 11-18-92; Am. Ord. 607 C.S., passed 12-15-93)