A. All residential uses require a minimum of 200 square feet of open space for outdoor activities per dwelling unit. No dimension of the open space shall be less than eight feet. This open space requirement does not apply to any building which has a footprint constructed before January 17, 1978, and which footprint has not been significantly altered.

B. Open space shall not be used for storage, driveway, vehicle or other parking, above ground building utilities or services, or any structures (other than a fence). Open space may not be used to satisfy setback requirements. Open space may be used for lawn, shrubs, or trees.

C. Dwelling units in excess of 10 units are required to provide a fenced pet yard (park), if tenants are allowed pets in dwelling units. Minimum lot size of pet park is 200 square feet and 10 additional square feet per dwelling unit over 10, up to a maximum of 1,000 square feet.

D. Deck, covered patios, and porches may serve to satisfy open space requirements at 50 percent of total space. (Ord. 20-013 § 15, 2020; Ord. 05-004 § 3, 2005)