Neighborhood Design Standards | Neighborhood Design
H. Adequacy of Public Facilities and Services
e. When the required open space exceeds 5,000 square feet: i. The space shall have a street roadway or parking area frontage along 10 percent or more of the recreation space perimeter (except trail segments); ii. A minimum of 60 percent of the required open space shall be located in a single area or tract; iii. At least one area or tract shall contain a minimum of 5,000 square feet; f. Be accessible and convenient to all residents within the development; and g. Be accessible by trail or walkway to any existing or planned community park, public open space or trail system, which may be located on adjoining property. 3. Indoor recreation areas may be credited towards the total recreation space requirement, when the City determines that such areas are located, designed and improved in a manner that provides recreational opportunities functionally equivalent to those recreational opportunities available outdoors. For senior citizen assisted housing, indoor recreation areas need not be functionally equivalent but may include social areas, game and craft rooms, and other multi-purpose entertainment and education areas. 4. Storm water runoff tracts may be credited for up to 100 percent of the on-site recreation space requirement, subject to the following criteria, which are intended to create ponds that are more natural in shape and appearance; provide opportunities for passive or active
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I. On-Site Recreation—Space Required
1. All single-family, multifamily and townhouse developments of more than four units, and mixed use developments of more than four units, shall provide recreation space excluding environmentally sensitive areas as defined by SDC 21.03.020 for leisure, play or sport activities as follows: a. Residential developments at a density of eight units or less per acre: 390 square feet per unit;
b. Attached residential developments at a density of greater than eight units per acre, and mixed use:
i. Studio and one bedroom: 90 square feet per unit;
ii. Two bedroom: 130 square feet per unit; and
iii. Three or more bedroom: 170 square feet per unit.
2. Any recreation space located outdoors shall:
a. Be of a grade and surface suitable for recreation;
b. Be on the site of the proposed development;
c. Have no dimensions less than 20 feet (except trail segments); d. When the required open space is less than 5,000 square feet, the required open space shall be located in a single area or tract;
Effective | January 1, 2022
Title 21: Sammamish Development Code | 23
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