10-7F-6: LANDSCAPED AREA AND AMENITY REQUIREMENTS:
A. At a minimum, all developments with five (5) or more units shall provide usable recreation or playground areas in a central location as follows:
1. One thousand (1,000) square feet for the first five (5) units;
2. An additional two hundred (200) square feet for each unit over five (5) units;
3. The average width and length of each usable recreation or playground area shall not be less than twenty feet (20');
4. All of the required area shall be usable common space accessible to the entire community; and
5. The number of amenities required depends on the size of the development. All amenities shall be approved by the land use authority in accordance with the following:
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Units |
Amenities |
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0 – 4 |
0 |
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5 – 50 |
1 |
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51 – 100 |
2 |
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101 – 200 |
3 |
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201 – 300 |
4 |
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For projects in excess of 300 units, add 1 amenity for each 100 additional units or fraction thereof. |
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6. The type of amenities required depends on the nature, size, and density of the development. If multiple amenities are required, the type shall vary. All amenities shall be approved by the land use authority in accordance with the following:
a. All required amenities shall be fully constructed prior to construction of fifty percent (50%) of the total project units, or in accordance with an executed development agreement with terms acceptable to the city;
b. In addition to amenities, a minimum of thirty percent (30%) of the lot area shall be maintained in landscaped area, and at least fifty percent (50%) of the front setback area shall be maintained as landscaped area;
c. Table of Amenities:
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Pool – At least 400 square feet |
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Internal health or fitness facilities |
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Secured, programmed, children’s play areas |
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In-ground hot tub |
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Community garden |
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Perimeter trail |
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Sport court |
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Indoor, keyed bicycle storage for units |
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Community library, office, or meeting facilities |
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Exterior social area – At least 400 square feet |
(Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019; amd. Ord. 2022-07-009, 7-28-2022. Formerly 10-7F-5)