(a) A minimum of twenty percent (20%) of the land developed in any planned unit development project shall be reserved for common open space and recreational facilities for the residents or users of the area being developed.
(b) At the discretion of the Planning Commission, the required amount of common open space land reserved under a planned unit development shall either:
(1) Be held in corporate ownership by owners of the project area for the use of each owner who buys property within the development; or
(2) Be acceptable to the City for dedication as common open space for parks, recreation, and related uses.
All land dedicated to the City must meet the Planning Commission’s requirements as to size, shape, and location. Public utility and similar easements and rights-of-way for water courses and other similar channels are not acceptable for common open space dedication to the City unless such land or rights-of-way are usable as a trail or other similar purpose and approved by the Planning Commission. The legal responsibility and method of the maintenance of all open spaces shall be specified by the developer before approval of the Preliminary Development Plan.
(c) Landscaping of open spaces shall be sufficient to provide a park-like environment and reduce the harshness of bare structures and land. Planted species shall be of types and sizes to assure a park atmosphere and permanent survival.
(Ord. 08-038. Passed 4-28-08.)