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  3. Article 2.5. Common Open Space Requirements

Sec. 2.5.5. Stormwater Control Measures

No more than 25% of the required common space shall be devoted singularly or collectively to detention ponds, sand filters and retention ponds, provided, this limitation
shall have no application to any retention pond that meets all of the following:

  1. The retention pond or closely connected series of ponds is one-half acre water surface area at normal pool in size or greater;
  2. The retention pond is surrounded by open space;
  3. The retention pond is accessible to all homeowners; and
  4. The retention pond is an amenity complying with Sec. 7.2.6.

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  • Sec. 2.5.4. Allowed Uses of Open Space
  • Sec. 2.5.6. Prohibited Uses of Open Space
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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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