CPC-2009-598-SP August 6, 2012 DRAFT
2.4 OPEN SPACE A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I.
PURPOSE TYPOLOGIES AREA REQUIREMENTS PERMITTED USES ACCESS DIMENSIONS AND BOUNDARIES LANDSCAPE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE SPECIALTY DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
A. PURPOSES 1.
Provide inviting, safe and accessible public open space.
2.
Increase recreational opportunities for residents, employees, and visitors.
3.
Provide pedestrian linkages throughout the Plan area.
4.
Provide parks and open space that minimizes demand for potable water resources.
5.
Encourage areas for community-based and local food production.
6.
Provide open space areas that provide for native habitat and facilitate the migration of local species.
7.
Provide adequate lighting to create a park environment where residents feel safe.
8.
Generate visual interest by creating focal points and meeting places to enhance the area’s image.
9.
Support an easy transition between indoors and outdoors.
10. Include permanent and temporary seating that is placed with consideration to sun and shade, and other factors contributing to human comfort.
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