Projects processed under these regulations shall meet one of the following open space standards as described below:
A. Properties Under Fifteen Percent Slope: Not less than twenty percent (20%) of the gross land area shall be developed in common, landscaped, recreational open space. Such open space shall contain a minimum dimension of fifty feet (50'), and be accessible to each lot through a system of public or private walkways. Open space areas may include swimming pools, putting greens, court games, and other recreational leisure facilities. Such areas shall be identified as permanent open space on the final tract map. Open space calculations shall not include buildings, private patios, balconies, driveways, and off street parking areas.
B. Properties With An Average Slope Of Fifteen Percent Or More: Not less than twenty five percent (25%) of the gross land area shall be in common open space. Not less than five percent (5%) of the gross land area shall be developed in common, landscaped, recreational open space. Such open space shall contain a minimum dimension of twenty five feet (25'), and be accessible to each lot through a system of public or private walkways. Open space areas may include swimming pools, putting greens, court games, and other recreational leisure facilities. Such areas shall be identified as permanent open space on the final tract map. Open space calculations shall not include buildings, private patios, balconies, driveways, and off street parking areas.
C. Preservation Of Citrus Groves: The city recognizes the desire to maintain citrus and avocado groves and other agricultural uses as a means to provide open space for the community. The open space requirement may be met by preserving citrus and/or avocado groves or other agricultural uses determined appropriate by the planning commission or city council, and assuring ongoing maintenance through a conservation easement or other legal mechanism to the R-E, R-A, R-R, A-1 and A-2 zones. A minimum of two and one-half (21/2) acres of citrus land must be provided and a minimum percentage of open space shall be provided as follows:
Zone | Minimum Percentage Of Open Space |
R-E | 20% |
R-A | 30% |
R-R | 40% |
A-1 | 60% |
A-2 | 50% |
D. Definition Of Common Open Space: Common open space may include common areas held in common by associations and/or other perpetual open space guaranteed by acceptable legal mechanisms including public and private easements and conservation easements. If an applicant proposes to dedicate a portion of their site as public park lands, this area may be considered as common open space if determined to be appropriate by the planning commission. (Ord. 2136 § 6, 1990: Ord. 1000 § 52.54(K), 1955)