30.34A.070 Open space.
(1) All developments in the UC zone shall have a coherent, clearly defined integrated open space network that links together the various open spaces within the project.
(2) All developments shall provide a minimum amount of open space at a rate of 150 square feet per residential unit and two percent of the floor area of nonresidential development (excluding parking).
(3) At least 50 percent of the open space required under subsection (2) of this section shall be accessible to the public for active recreation.
(4) A minimum of 25 percent of area required for active recreation shall be consolidated in one location within the development.
(5) Active recreation includes:
(a) Playgrounds developed with children’s play equipment;
(b) Outdoor or indoor sports courts (such as volleyball, basketball or tennis courts), swimming pools, and similar facilities;
(c) Picnic areas with permanent tables, benches or gazebos;
(d) Community gardens for use by residents;
(e) Improved trails or paths not otherwise required to provide pedestrian connections including those within critical area buffers provided they meet the requirements of chapter 30.62A SCC;
(f) Plaza;
(g) Courtyard;
(h) Forecourt;
(i) Rooftop garden; or
(j) Other active recreational uses approved by the director.
(6) The requirements in subsection (2) of this section may be reduced by up to 30 percent for residential development that is located within one-quarter mile walking distance of a public park or public school containing a playground or outdoor recreational facilities. The director shall determine the amount of reduction based on the following:
(a) The availability of safe pedestrian facilities connecting the development to the park and/or school;
(b) The availability and ability of the park and/or school facilities to accommodate additional usage by residents of the development; and
(c) The number of parks and/or school facilities located within one-quarter mile distance.
(7) Up to 30 percent of the required open space that is not dedicated to active recreation may be:
(a) Located within on-site critical areas and their buffers;
(c) Stormwater treatment wetlands;
(d) Stormwater infiltration trenches and bioswales;
(e) Vegetated areas located above underground detention facilities; or
(f) Low impact development best management practices related to stormwater treatment, except for permeable pavement areas intended for vehicle access or parking. (Added by Amended Ord. 09-079, May 12, 2010, Eff date May 29, 2010; Amended by Amended Ord. 13-007, Sept. 11, 2013, Eff date Oct. 3, 2013; Amended by Amended Ord. 17-070, Nov. 1, 2017, Eff date Dec. 1, 2017).