§ 440-40. Special recreation and open space requirements.

A. 

Special. Certain types of development shall require special open space and recreational amenities above and beyond the front, side, rear and bulk area requirements otherwise specified by this chapter. Developers of the following uses shall provide additional amenities to address these special needs:

(1) 

All multifamily residential developments in excess of 20 dwelling units.

(2) 

All senior citizen housing.

(3) 

All public and institutional development.

(4) 

Commercial development in excess of 125,000 square feet of floor area.

B. 

Recreation and open space development schedule. The uses listed under Subsection A of this section shall minimally provide for and include an additional 5% of the gross site area which shall be developed as recreational space and/or improved/landscaped open space.

C. 

Location. Recreational facilities required under this section shall be located so as not to be detrimental to adjacent property owners by virtue of noise, light, glare or any other objectionable features emanating therefrom.

D. 

Designation. All private recreational areas should be accompanied by a brief narrative which outlines the proposed financing plan for development, ongoing maintenance, and upkeep.