Unified Development Ordinance

Sec. 2.5.4. Allowed Uses of Open Space

Sec. 2.5.4. Allowed Uses of Open Space aaron.sheppard… Tue, 05/23/2023 - 09:41

To the extent not otherwise prohibited, required open space may be used for the following:

  1. Conservation areas for natural, archeological or historical resources;
  2. Meadows, woodlands, wetlands, wildlife corridors, game preserves or similar conservation-oriented areas;
  3. Pedestrian or multipurpose trails;
  4. Passive recreation areas;
  5. Active recreation areas, provided that impervious area is limited to no more than 25% of the total open space (active recreation areas in excess of this impervious area limit must be located outside of the required open space);
  6. Golf courses (excluding clubhouse areas and maintenance facilities), provided the area does not exceed 50% of the required open space and further provided that impervious area is limited to no more than 10% of the total open space;
  7. Water bodies, such as lakes and ponds and floodways provided the total surface area does not exceed 50% of the required open space;
  8. Restricted agriculture, community garden;
  9. Floriculture, horticulture, pasturage, row and field crops, viticulture, tree or sod farm, silviculture;
  10. Stormwater control measures; and
  11. Easements for drainage, access and underground utility lines.