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  2. CHAPTER 2. RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
  3. Article 2.5. Common Open Space Requirements

Sec. 2.5.4. Allowed Uses of Open Space

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 special flood hazard areas 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.

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  • Sec. 2.5.3. Configuration of Open Space
  • Sec. 2.5.5. Stormwater Control Measures
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UDO Chapters

  • CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS
  • CHAPTER 2. RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
  • CHAPTER 3. MIXED USE DISTRICTS
  • CHAPTER 4. SPECIAL DISTRICTS
  • CHAPTER 5. OVERLAY DISTRICTS
  • CHAPTER 6. USE REGULATIONS
  • CHAPTER 7. GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
  • CHAPTER 8. SUBDIVISION & SITE PLAN STANDARDS
  • CHAPTER 9. NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION
  • CHAPTER 10. ADMINISTRATION
  • CHAPTER 11. BUILDING AND HOUSING CODE
  • CHAPTER 12. DEFINITIONS
  • HISTORY TABLE
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  • Article 2.1. General Provisions
  • Article 2.2. Conventional Development Option
  • Article 2.3. Compact Development
  • Article 2.4. Conservation Development Option
  • Article 2.5. Common Open Space Requirements
    • Sec. 2.5.1. Amount of Open Space
    • Sec. 2.5.2. Open Space Allocation
    • Sec. 2.5.3. Configuration of Open Space
    • Sec. 2.5.4. Allowed Uses of Open Space
    • Sec. 2.5.5. Stormwater Control Measures
    • Sec. 2.5.6. Prohibited Uses of Open Space
    • Sec. 2.5.7. Ownership and Management of Open Space
  • Article 2.6. Additional Housing Patterns
  • Article 2.7. Frequent Transit Development Option

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