Compton City Zoning Code
§ 30-54.8
Open Space.
[Added 5-18-2021 by Ord. No. 2333]
The City shall review and approve the location, purpose, landscape treatment and method of maintaining each common open space or recreational element proposed.
a.
Common Open Space. In addition to the amenities listed above, common open space shall include passive landscape, turf, paved areas and amenities subject to review and approval of the Planning Commission and City Council. A minimum of 20%, exclusive of roadways, street parkways, setback areas and private open space, of developments of three stories or less shall be devoted to open and recreational common area. Open space requirements for developments of four or more stories shall be determined by the City Council, but shall not be less than 10% of the site area and shall incorporate 5% of the open space on the rooftop.
b.
Private Open Space. Each residential unit in a development shall have an exclusive appurtenant private patio, deck, rear yard, balcony, atrium or solarium subject to review and approval of the Planning Commission and City Council, with a minimum usable area of 50 square feet, with no one dimension being less than six feet, except as follows:
1.
Developments which contain one bedroom and zero bedroom units designed exclusively for senior citizens may request that the private open space standard be modified or waived by the Community Development Department Director or his/her authorized designee.
2.
Residential developments of four or more stories may propose alternative private open space if ground mounted or roof top open space is not feasible. However, the Community Development Department and the Planning Commission and City Council must first approve any proposed alternative private open space.