Open Space
Building Types & Massing Buildings are generally discouraged in these areas with the exception of those needed to support outdoor recreational facilities or experiences with nature: including, but not limited to, bathrooms, visitor centers, concessions, sports equipment sales or rental, and shelters. Any such buildings should be contextually appropriate in design to the surrounding landscape. Transportation Considerations Roads generally reflect the open nature of the area and serve primarily automobiles. Bicycles may share the road with automobiles, or separate bicycle and/or pedestrian facilities may be provided to connect recreation areas through greenways and multi-use trails or paths. Safe pedestrian and bicycle connectivity should be provided between adjacent neighborhoods and recreation destinations. In more rural areas, pedestrian paths or trails may run parallel to a road for only short distances before turning back into more natural areas. Bus transit service may be provided to some recreational destinations.
Open Spaces & Natural Resources The areas prioritize preservation of natural resources, steep topography, and access to common open space, including, but not limited to, woodlands, natural parks, trails or greenways, water bodies, and athletic fields or outdoor sports complexes. Development in these areas should be sensitive to existing site conditions. Mass grading is discouraged and tree-clearing is not allowed unless the property is under a forest management program. Open space throughout the community should be connected via a comprehensive network of trails or greenways. Lot Size & Building Placement In more passive settings, land is generally represented by large or irregular-shaped parcels that should not be subdivided. In more active settings, parcel sizes may vary depending on use, ranging from small, informal recreation areas included with other uses on a single parcel to large parcels dedicated solely for recreation uses. Buildings on lots are placed in different locations based on characteristics unique to each site: topography, tree stands, and depth or width of the lot. Buildings, if present, may or may not be oriented towards roads. Access to buildings should be provided via access drives or driveways. Street & Block Pattern There are no discernible blocks in the area with the exception of land dedicated to passive or active open space inside residential neighborhoods, non-residential centers, parks, or mixed-use, activity centers, which incorporate a block pattern prevalent for the surrounding character area category. In more passive settings, side streets or driveways are minimal in the area with the exception of residential driveways (in easement areas) or access drives to public utility sites. In more active areas, driveways and private roads may provide access to buildings, parking areas, recreational facilities, and public utility sites. Roads, driveways, and parking lots for parks, athletic fields, sports complexes, greenways, or trailheads may be paved or unpaved.
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Chapter 3: Character Area Typology
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