33.080 Open Space Design Standards

A. Open space is a major component of a Sports Entertainment development and therefore, at least 50 percent of the total gross acreage in an SE Zone shall be preserved as a combination of active and passive open space as defined in Chapter 39, Definitions, of this Code. B. To the extent possible, open space within the SE Zone shall be contiguous to provide for integrated open space areas. Non-contiguous parcels of open space lands may be approved by the City during the Area Plan process upon a finding that such an exception is necessary or desirable based upon consideration of the size of the project, the size of the open space parcels, the types of features and resources included within the open space lands, and other relevant consideration. Long thin strips of open space less than 100 feet wide are prohibited, unless approved by the City during Area Plan approval upon a finding that such configuration of the open space is necessary or desirable to connect other significant areas, to protect linear areas such as streams or trails, or to provide a buffer. C. Open space within an SE Zone shall be designed and laid out as part of a larger continuous and integrated open space system to ensure that an interconnected network of open space will be provided throughout the City. D. Open space land shall be located and designed within an SE Zone to add to the visual amenities of the area by maximizing the visibility of internal open space. Adopted 08/28/07 E. The developer of an SE Zone shall provide adequate pedestrian access to open space land which is open to public or resident use. F. A coordinated, well planned trail system that provides pedestrian links throughout the project shall be provided. G. The developer shall provide sufficient maintenance access to all open space land within the SE Zone. H. All open space except for areas covered by water shall be landscaped by the developer and may contain recreation activity areas, parks, playgrounds, gazebos, plazas, amphitheaters, water features, trails or other landscaped areas. I. As part of the required open space, a pressurized irrigation water storage facility for the City shall be provided. The facility shall include two large reservoirs for the use of water sports including wakeboarding, water skiing, or other water sports or recreational purposes subject to approval by the City Council. Section 33.090 Permanent Protection of Open Space. All open space land shall be permanently restricted from future development by an open space easement or other method of protection and preservation acceptable to the City. Under no circumstances shall any development be permitted in the open space land at any time, except as is consistent with that of providing landscaped open space for aesthetic and recreational use. All conservation easements, or other acceptable method of protection of the open space land, shall be approved by the City and recorded prior to or concurrent with the recording of any final plats or approval of any site plans within or immediately adjacent to an open space area. Building or uses for noncommercial, recreational or cultural purposes within the Open Space, which are compatible with the open space objectives, may be permitted only with the express approval of the City.