The following definitions apply to terms used in this Article.
(a) Open space and related terms.
(1) “Usable, open space” means outdoor or unenclosed area on the ground, or on a roof, balcony, deck, porch or terrace designed and accessible for outdoor living and recreation, but excluding parking facilities, driveways, sidewalks, pedestrian paths, utility or service areas, required front or street side yards, any landscaped area not usable for outdoor living or recreation, or areas with slopes greater than five percent (5%). The area and dimensional requirements of the underlying building type and zoning district must be met.
(2) “Open space, private” means a usable open space adjoining and directly accessible to a dwelling unit, reserved for the exclusive use of residents of the dwelling unit and their guests.
(3) “Open space, common/shared” means a usable open space within a residential development reserved for the exclusive use of all residents of the development and their guests.
(4) “Zaguan” means a pathway through a building not open to the sky that connects to a courtyard or paseo.
(§ 2, Ord. 1698-NS, eff. April 29, 2022)