(a) Common Areas. Common areas shall be provided, maintained and controlled according to the following:
(1) Whenever independent dwelling units are included in a development, common open space shall be provided for the use and benefit of the residents. A minimum of 20 percent of the portion of project area devoted to independent dwelling units shall be set aside as common open space, and further subdivision or development of this common open space is prohibited.
(2) Whenever common areas are included in a Senior Citizen Residential Development, a homeowners association, community association, condominium association or similar legal entity shall be created so that such association is responsible for the maintenance and control of common areas, including any required common open space.
(3) The Law Director shall determine that, based on documents submitted with the development plan, the association’s bylaws or code of regulations ensure that the Association will be responsible for maintenance, control, and insurance of common areas, including private roads and common drives.
(b) Pedestrian Circulation and Walkways. A pedestrian circulation system shall be included in the SCRD and should be designed to ensure that pedestrians can walk safely and easily throughout the development. The pedestrian system should provide connections between properties and activities or special features within common areas and need not always be located along streets. If the pedestrian system intersects a public or private street within the development, “pedestrian crossing” signs shall be posted.
(c) Required Utilities. Each use and all dwelling units in a senior citizen residential development shall be served by central water and sanitary sewer facilities, and underground utilities. (Ord. 2006-35. Passed 5-25-06.)