Article 16.1-4A. Required open space.  

(1)

The required open space shall not be less than 50% of the total gross area of the planned unit development.

(2)

The required developed recreational space shall not be less than 5% of the total gross area of the planned unit development.

(3)

Open space shall be defined for the purposes of this Article as that total land or water within the boundaries of a planned unit development, designed and intended for use and enjoyment as open areas, and not improved with a building, structure, street, road, parking area, or any type of sidewalk, except for recreational structures. The open space includes developed recreational space, and shall be accessible and available to all occupants of dwelling units for whose use the space is intended.

(4)

Developed recreational space shall be defined for the purposes of this Article as that portion of the open space within the boundaries of the PUD which is improved for recreational purposes. Such improvements may include, but shall not be limited to, pedestrian ways and bicycle paths, play lots and playgrounds, tennis courts, golf courses, and swimming and boating areas.

(5)

All open space, including developed open space, shall be specifically included in the development schedule and be constructed and fully improved by the developer at an equivalent or greater rate than the construction of residential structures.

Editor's note— The above article was designated as 16.1-4A by the editor to avoid a duplication of numbers.