6. Agricultural, horticulture, silviculture or pasture uses, provided that best management practices are used to minimize environmental impacts; 7. Nonstructural stormwater management practices; 8. Easements for drainage, access, and underground utility lines; (Easements can lie in the open space but the easements in and of themselves do not constitute open space.) 9. Other conservation-oriented uses compatible with the purposes of these Regulations. Conditionally Permitted Areas: The following areas are permitted to be included in the required area of open space if made part of a greater active open space (Examples include but are not limited to: Paths, Overlooks, Gazebos). 1. Retention ponds or basins; 2. Slopes greater than 20% for an area larger than 5,000 sq. ft. 3. Wetlands that meet the definition used by the Army Corps of Engineers pursuant to the Clean Water Act; 4. Stream bank buffers; (See Sec. g) 5. Any identified or determined 100-year Flood Hazard Areas, if pervious paths are constructed within as pre-approved by the Planner. (See ) Size, and Topography: The land shall be of such minimum dimensions and maximum slope as to be functionally usable for recreational purposes. Location: The land to be dedicated or provided shall be convenient to the dwelling units it is intended to serve. Due to the potential for noise generation, however, the land shall also be sited with sensitivity to surrounding development. Access: Public and maintenance access to the land shall be provided from adjoining street frontage. Preservation of Natural Beauty: Scenic natural features such as trees, plant life, watercourses, topography, and views, and any historic or archeological locations shall be considered and preserved in the provision of open space, parks, and recreational areas. Open Space Ownership The type of ownership of land dedicated or provided for – open space purposes shall be selected by the owner, subdivider, or developer, subject to the approval of the Planner. Type of ownership may include, but is not limited to, the following: The local government, subject to acceptance by the governing board of the local government. public jurisdictions or agencies, subject to their acceptance. Quasi-public organizations, subject to their acceptance. Homeowner, condominium, or cooperative associations or organizations (See Appendix V); Shared, undivided interest by all property owners in the subdivision.
6. Agricultural, horticulture, silviculture or pasture uses, provided that best management practices are used to minimize environmental impacts; 7. Nonstructural stormwater management practices; 8. Easements for drainage, access, and underground utility lines; (Easements can lie in the open space but the easements in and of themselves do not constitute open space.) 9. Other conservation-oriented uses compatible with the purposes of these Regulations. Conditionally Permitted Areas: The following areas are permitted to be included in the required area of open space if made part of a greater active open space (Examples include but are not limited to: Paths, Overlooks, Gazebos). 1. Retention ponds or basins; 2. Slopes greater than 20% for an area larger than 5,000 sq. ft. 3. Wetlands that meet the definition used by the Army Corps of Engineers pursuant to the Clean Water Act; 4. Stream bank buffers; (See Sec. g) 5. Any identified or determined 100-year Flood Hazard Areas, if pervious paths are constructed within as pre-approved by the Planner. (See ) Size, and Topography: The land shall be of such minimum dimensions and maximum slope as to be functionally usable for recreational purposes. Location: The land to be dedicated or provided shall be convenient to the dwelling units it is intended to serve. Due to the potential for noise generation, however, the land shall also be sited with sensitivity to surrounding development. Access: Public and maintenance access to the land shall be provided from adjoining street frontage. Preservation of Natural Beauty: Scenic natural features such as trees, plant life, watercourses, topography, and views, and any historic or archeological locations shall be considered and preserved in the provision of open space, parks, and recreational areas. Open Space Ownership – The type of ownership of land dedicated or provided for open space purposes shall be selected by the owner, subdivider, or developer, subject to the approval of the Planner. Type of ownership may include, but is not limited to, the following: The local government, subject to acceptance by the governing board of the local government. public jurisdictions or agencies, subject to their acceptance. Quasi-public organizations, subject to their acceptance. Homeowner, condominium, or cooperative associations or organizations (See Appendix V); Shared, undivided interest by all property owners in the subdivision.
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