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A. Open Space Guidelines.

1. Parcels zoned T3 are exempt from required public open space improvements.

2. Open space requirements for developments within the T4, T5, and T6 transects are as follows:

a. For sites of one gross acre or larger, minimum open space of at least five percent of the gross site area shall be required. For developments utilizing the single-family infill development option standards in accordance with Section 1303.A.1.a, open space shall be provided as required by Table 614.B, column D, regardless of lot size.

b. A minimum of 50 percent of all accessible public and private open space areas should be shaded, of which 50 percent of the shade should be provided by trees or trellised vines.

c. Open space areas should be a minimum of 500 square feet with a minimum dimension of 20 feet.

3. Open space tree and landscaping requirements as specified in Section 1309, Landscape standards.

4. Alternative paving materials should be used on private property to reduce urban heat island effect, and to allow natural drainage and filtration.

a. Permeable paving, porous concrete or similar materials should be installed adjacent to treewells. The design should ensure adequate watering and root growth.

b. Alternative materials such as brick pavers, permeable concrete pavers, granite and flagstone should be encouraged on walkways.

Table 1310.1 Public Open Space Type Guidelines 

PUBLIC OPEN SPACES

Transect Zone

T4, T5, T6

Size

Five percent of the gross site area above one acre.*

Edge Condition

One side minimum fronting a thoroughfare or pedestrian way.

Surface

Paved and landscaped.

Shade and Landscaping

50 percent shade provided by trees. Ground cover and shrubs: should be provided in areas with no pavement or structures.

PASEOS

Transect Zone

T4, T5, T6

Guidelines

See Section 1304.H.

Surface

Paved and landscaped.

Shading

Minimum 75 percent shaded.

*Single-family infill developments must provide open space as required per Section 1310.A.2.a.

(Ord. No. G-6047, 2015; Ord. No. G-6962, §§ 12, 13, 2022; Ord. No. G-7160, § 32, 2023)