Section 8-7-3(A), Table VIII-10

Other

• Maximum natural features as open spaceOpen spaceLand a development must leave unbuilt, sometimes required to be usable or planted. (non-agricultural)50 pct

  In all other districts, only 50% of the required open space shall be comprised of natural features.

• Maximum natural features as open spaceOpen spaceLand a development must leave unbuilt, sometimes required to be usable or planted. (agriculturalAgricultureRaising crops or livestock, generally including the structures that serve them.)100 pct

  In agricultural districts, 100% of the required open space may be comprised of natural features.

• Minimum contiguous open spaceOpen spaceLand a development must leave unbuilt, sometimes required to be usable or planted.40 pct

  Required open space must be compact with a minimum of 40% of the required open space contiguous

• Required open spaceOpen spaceLand a development must leave unbuilt, sometimes required to be usable or planted.

  Development subject to these standards must provide required open space in an amount that meets or exceeds the minimum provided in Table VIII-10

• Maximum square/plaza area43,560 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  A square or plaza must be at least 200 sq. ft., but no more than one acre, in area.

• Minimum square/plaza area200 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  A square or plaza must be at least 200 sq. ft., but no more than one acre, in area.

• Maximum stormwater facility area counted as open spaceOpen spaceLand a development must leave unbuilt, sometimes required to be usable or planted.75 pct

  A maximum of 75% of the land area occupied by stormwater management facilities (including retention and detention ponds and other bioretention devices) may be included as open space.