38.060 Required Open Space

A. A minimum of 10 percent of the total gross acreage in a TOD shall be developed as open space, as defined in Chapter 39, Definitions, of this Code. For the purposes of this Chapter, the open space areas within a TOD must be constructed by the developer as a part of the TOD project, and may be “urbanized” open spaces, in addition to more traditional open spaces areas such as parks and playgrounds. B. Urbanized open spaces are defined in this section as built open spaces for public congregation and recreational opportunities, as opposed to natural open spaces consisting mainly of plantings. Urbanized open spaces may be located on the roofs of buildings, or enclosed on the ground floor inside buildings. All open spaces shall be easily observed and accessed from the street or pedestrian areas and shall be improved with seating, plantings, plazas, fountains, pavilions, gardens, or other similar amenities. Urbanized open spaces shall be designed in a way to prioritize pedestrian travel and the pedestrian experience. An urbanized open space shall be designed to increase the comfort, safety, and visibility of pedestrians. C. Urbanized open spaces shall be included in a TOD and shall include the following: 1. consist of a minimum two percent of the overall acreage; 2. include a central prominent gathering space with a focal feature such as a statue, water feature, gazebo, clock tower, or other feature as approved by the Planning Commission. The central feature shall be commensurate with the size and scale of the gathering space. 3. include raised planters, benches, trees, pedestrian scale lighting, and brick pavers or stamped concrete; Adopted 01/13/15 4. additional features including art work, clocks, water features, food services, or other amenities are highly encouraged. D. Open spaces within a TOD should be engaging, high quality public spaces (e.g. small parks or plazas) as organizing features and gathering places for the neighborhood. E. The open space may be held in common, administered by a homeowners association, dedicated to Lehi City upon acceptance by the City Council, or used to provide amenities in the development. Maintenance of the open space is the responsibility of the owner of the development if held in single ownership, or a homeowners association if the dwellings are sold separately, unless dedicated to Lehi City and accepted by the City Council.