Town Center | Development Standards—Design Requirements
b) The dedicated land provides one or more of the following:
may be retained under ownership by the subdivider, conveyed to residents of the development, or conveyed to a third party. When access to the open space is provided, the access shall be located in a separate tract.
1) Shoreline access;
2) Regional trail linkages;
10. Site planning – Stormwater facility planning
3) Habitat linkages;
a. Policy Intent. This section is intended to implement the Town Center Plan natural systems section in Chapter IV by directing project proponents to conform to Town Center Stormwater Master Plan and unified zone development plan recommendations, employing low impact development techniques, and where feasible, treating stormwater management facilities as visual, open space and natural resources. Acknowledging that not all low impact development techniques will be effective on all sites, the intent of these guidelines is to achieve what is possible to improve stormwater conditions on site in an integrated manner coordinated with other stormwater management efforts. b. Adherence to Sub-Basin Plans and Unified Zone Development Plan. Project proponents shall demonstrate that their proposals adhere to the recommendations of the applicable Stormwater Sub- basin Plan and Stormwater Master Plan for the Town Center. c. Low Impact Development (LID) Requirements. The project shall adhere to the low impact development
4) Recreation facilities; or
5) Heritage sites.
c) The dedicated area is located within 1,200 feet of the project site.
ii. Unless the open space is dedicated to the City pursuant to subsection 9.a. of this section, maintenance of any recreation space retained in private ownership shall be the responsibility of the owner or other separate entity capable of long-term maintenance and operation in a manner acceptable to the City. There shall be a public easement or other instrument to ensure continued public access. h. Children Play Areas. The TC-A-1, A-2, and A-3 zones shall include at least one children’s play area, play fountain, or other facility. This area should include active recreation opportunities for all age groups (e.g., sports courts). Size and location will be determined during the unified zone development planning process. i. Open Space Tracts in Clustered Developments. Any open space resulting from lot clustering shall not be altered or disturbed except as specified on recorded documents creating the open space. Such open spaces
470 | Title 21: Sammamish Development Code
Effective | January 1, 2022
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