(1) The open space created by any development which utilizes the provisions of this Article shall be:
(a) Preserved in its naturally occurring state;
(b) Developed only to the extent required to provide for:
1. The passive recreational activities of walking, biking, hiking, picnicking;
2. Developed and maintained as landscape features including, but not limited to, common areas, landscape easements and boulevard entry ways; and
3. Other recreational or amenity features approved by the Plan Commission.
(c) Developed into an active recreational area; and
(d) If the project is located adjacent to any portion of the Greenway Plan as set forth in the Comprehensive Plan, a direct linkage to such greenway from the open space shall be provided.
(2) The development of such open space shall be subject to the following additional requirements:
(a) Land area devoted to a perimeter landscape and buffering area as required above by Article 5.2B(1) for a lot area waiver or by Article 5.2B(2) for a lot width waiver, shall not qualify as open space under this Article 5.2C - General Requirements for Project Open Space or under Article 5.2D - Calculation of Open Space.
(b) At least 75% of the total open space created by development pursuant to this Article shall consist of tracts of land at least 50 feet wide in its smallest dimension;
(c) The open space shall be accessible to all owners or residents within the subdivision or project, and their guests, by way of sidewalk, footpath or combined walkway/bikeway; and
(d) At least 50% of the open space created by the development of an overall subdivision pursuant to this Article shall be either:
1. Preserved in its natural state;
2. Utilized for passive recreational activities; or
3. Maintained as landscape features.
(Ord. 21-97, passed - -1997; Ord. 3-2000, passed - -2000; Ord. 11-2004, passed 6-14-2004)