Required open space in a Planned Unit Development shall be regulated as follows:
(a) There shall be reserved a minimum land area of 20 percent of the overall tract for use as open space.
(b) This open space may include such areas as: pedestrian walkways, park land, open areas, drainage ways, greenbelts and other lands of essentially open character. Preferred open space includes: woodland, stream corridors and other naturally preserved areas.
(c) If common open space is provided, ownership of this common open space shall be transferred to a legally established Homeowners Association, or deeded with permanent restrictions for its preservation, or other method approved by the Municipality, and the proper legal documents necessary for such transfer be prepared by the owner(s) and approved by the Municipal Law Director.
(d) The common open space shall be usable by residents/occupants of the Planned Unit Development and shall not consist of isolated or fragmented pieces of land which would serve no useful purpose.
(Ord. 17-2013, passed 9-24-2013)