§ 38-1253. Recreation facilities.

(a)

Recreation areas in the form of usable land shall be provided to serve the variety of needs for age groups included in the resident populations of the project.

(b)

Both active and passive recreation areas shall be provided at a ratio of two and five-tenths (2.5) acres per one thousand (1,000) projected population. Population shall be calculated on the basis of three and one-tenth (3.1) persons per single-family unit and two and one-tenth (2.1) per multifamily unit. The following guidelines should be considered in designing these areas:

(1)

Active recreation. Typical facilities would include playgrounds, athletic fields, various types of courts (tennis, basketball, racketball) swimming pools, exercise trails and clubhouses.

(2)

Passive recreation. Typical facilities would include picnic areas, benches, trails and water features.

(c)

All recreation areas should be easily accessible by all residents of the community and include, where appropriate, sidewalk/bike path facilities, as well as parking areas for both autos and bicycles. Attention should be given to screening and buffering light and noise from adjacent residents.

(d)

All land shown on the development plan as common open space, private recreational areas and facilities shall be subject to covenants and restrictions which ensure the payment of future taxes and the maintenance of areas and facilities for a safe, healthful and attractive living environment.

(P & Z Res., art. XXIX, § 10(b)(3))