Greenspace and open space requirements.
In addition to the requirements of chapter 93, article 29, and section 93-23-18 of this Code, master planned developments in excess of two acres shall be required to provide and maintain a minimum of 20 percent greenspace/open space. Calculations for greenspace/open space shall exclude required sidewalks and landscape strips along streets, but may include the following:
(1)
Parks;
(2)
Playgrounds;
(3)
Trails;
(4)
Gardens;
(5)
Undeveloped space designated or habitat restoration and preservation;
(6)
Plazas improved for pedestrian use shall also be considered greenspace when finished in brick or stone pavers and planted with at least one canopy tree per 2,500 square feet of area, with a minimum of 100 square feet of unpaved planting area around each tree.
(Ord. No. 2008-13, § 1, 11-4-2008; Ord. No. 2015-15, § 17, 8-4-2015; Ord. No. 2020-4, § 10, 1-7-2020)
Note— See editor's note at section 93-11.5-6.