CHAPTER 2
2.4 Common Open Space – Projects of 20 or More Units Projects of 20 or more units shall provide on-site common open spaces at a minimum of 100 square feet per unit. Common open space includes amenities accessible to all residents such as play areas, community centers, courtyards, gathering and picnic spaces, rooftop lounges, multi-use paths/trails, pocket parks, athletic/recreational courts or gyms, dog runs and enclosures; pools and spas; and community gardens. An application may provide on-site common open space through an amenity not on this list if it is readily accessible by all residents for open and social purposes. The common open space area required as part of this manual may be used to fulfill open space requirements established in the Zoning Ordinance.
Broadstone Edition, Irvine, CA. Source: Broadstoneedition.com
2.4.1 Minimum Dimensions Except for pocket parks and multi-use paths and trails, common open spaces shall be continuous space with no less than 15 feet (continuous) in any given direction. a. Pocket Parks . Pocket parks shall have a minimum width of 50 feet in at least one direction. b. Exemption for Multi-use Paths and Trails . Multi-use paths and trails are not subject to the minimum dimension requirement of 15 feet. 2.4.2 Visibility Common open spaces shall be located and arranged to allow visibility into the space from pedestrian walkways on the interior of the site. Fencing or barriers shall be designed with transparency to allow visibility.
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