19.28.090 Open space requirements.
A. The following usable open space shall be required in the R-3 zone:
|
District Classification |
Open Space per Dwelling Unit |
|---|---|
|
R-3-H |
200 sq. ft. |
|
R-3 |
400 sq. ft. |
|
R-3-T |
300 sq. ft. |
|
R-3-M |
500 sq. ft. |
|
R-3-G |
600 sq. ft. |
|
R-3-L |
600 sq. ft. |
B. The required usable open space per dwelling unit specified above shall be increased for each dwelling unit in a multiple-family dwelling which contains more than two bedrooms, at the rate of 20 percent for each bedroom over two.
C. Open space areas shall be any portion of a lot which has a minimum dimension of six feet, and not less than 60 square feet in area, that is landscaped and/or developed for recreational and leisure use, and is conveniently located and accessible to all the units. The following areas shall contribute to a required open space:
1. Private balconies and patios;
2. Roof areas designed and equipped to accommodate recreational and leisure activities;
3. Recreation rooms.
D. The following areas shall not contribute to required open space:
1. Driveways and parking areas;
2. Refuse storage areas;
3. Clothes-drying areas. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 1682 § 1, 1976; Ord. 1356 § 1, 1971; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.505(I)).