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Warren City Zoning Code

Sec. 32-97

Allowable open space uses in an RCD.

An open space plan must be submitted with all cluster subdivisions in accordance with the requirements of Article IV of the Planning Board Regulations.

A.

A minimum of forty (40) percent of the land area of the tract, exclusive of land set aside for road area, and exclusive of all land deemed unsuitable for development as per Section 32-76.1 of these regulations, shall be common open space to be used for recreation and/or conservation purposes. This minimum required area shall be in addition to any open space used for stormwater drainage facilities as provided in Article IV Section 6 of the Planning Board Regulations entitled Drainage Facilities.

B.

Provision shall be made to provide that a maximum of twenty (20) percent of the forty (40) percent of the land area of the tract required to be common open space as described in the previous paragraph, can be devoted to paved areas such as tennis courts and swimming pools and structures used accessory to active outdoor recreation.

C.

The following uses are permitted in the open space, provided that they are designed, constructed and managed in accordance with an approved open space management plan and in accordance with Article IV of the Planning Board Regulations:

• Commercial raising of crops and animals, excluding hogs

• Horticulture or nursery

• Stables or the boarding of horses

• Stand for the sale of products grown on the premises

• Public park or playing field, playground or court

• Conservation area, wildlife area

• Private park, playing field, playground or court

• Bike path, bridle paths and/or footpaths

• Indoor or outdoor recreational facilities operated by a non-profit neighborhood association or the town.