For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates, or requires, a different meaning.
COMMON OPEN SPACE. Land area in a planned residential unit development reserved and set aside for recreation uses, landscaping, open green areas, parking, and driveway areas for common use and enjoyment of the residents of the PRUD.
COMMON OPEN SPACE EASEMENT. A required right-of-use granted to the city by the owner of a planned residential unit development on and over land in a planned residential unit development designated as common open space, which easement guarantees to the city that the designated common open space and recreation land is permanently reserved for access, parking, and recreation, and open green space purposes, in accordance with the plans and specifications approved by the Planning Commission and City Council at the time of approval of the PRUD, or as such plans are amended from time to time with the approval of the City Council.
PLANNED RESIDENTIAL UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PRUD). A development in which the regulations of the zone in which the development is situated are waived to allow flexibility and initiative in site, building design and location, and housing mix in accordance with an approved plan and imposed general requirements.
SENSITIVE LANDS. Land that has little to no development potential. Sensitive lands can include floodplains or wetlands.
(Prior Code, § 32.02) (Ord. 05-09, passed - -; Ord. 2-92, passed - -1992; Ord. 27-2024, passed 9-18-2024)