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ATTY/ORD.0006/CC ORD ADOPT AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING CODE – EXHIBIT A REV: 07-16-26 MI Page 98 of 102 3. Sidewalk Required. All projects shall incorporate publicly accessible sidewalks along all streets. Sidewalk width shall be as shown in Table 55.3 a. Minimum Sidewalk Width—Measurement. Minimum sidewalk width shall be measured along the horizontal plane representing the shortest distance between the two (2) edges of the surface area available and retained for pedestrian access. Sidewalk measurement is not related to face of curb, property line, or any other dimension. b. Street Trees Required. Street trees are required along public streets. Street trees shall be spaced not more than forty (40) feet apart and shall not be spaced less than twenty (20) feet apart. Trees shall be located a minimum of eight (8) [feet] away from primary entrances. Trees shall be spaced no more than three (3) feet from the face of the curb in order to provide shade to both the sidewalk and the roadway, and to provide a physical buffer between pedestrians and traffic. When located within a parkway strip, street trees shall be centered within it. Trees shall be aligned with other trees on the block. c. Sidewalk Encroachment. Street trees, street furniture, and outdoor dining (permitted in accordance with Section 31.15 (Accessory Outdoor Uses)) may be located within the required sidewalk area provided that a minimum five-foot clear path is provided on the sidewalk for unimpeded pedestrian traffic. [Section 55.4 and 55.5 are unchanged] 55.6 Open Space Regulations. A. Residential Open Space Required. Outdoor recreation and leisure space shall be provided for each residential-only or mixed-use project containing residential uses (not including live/work units) as specified in this Section. 1.General Residential Open Space Requirements. a. Minimum Open Space Required. The required minimum amount of open space shall be one hundred twenty-five (125) square feet per unit. The minimum open space may be met through a combination of private, common, quasi-public, and/or public open space provided on-site. Childcare facilities may apply all or part of its outdoor space towards the general residential open space requirements if it is accessible to the residential tenants on evenings and weekends (when the child care use is not in operation). b. Usable Open Space. All required open space shall be usable. Usable open space shall be improved to support residents' passive or active use. Such open space shall be located on the same parcel as the dwelling units for which it is required. The computation of such open space shall include no obstructions other than devices and structures designed to enhance its usability, such as swimming pools, changing facilities, fountains, planters, benches, and landscaping. c. Open Space Location. Usable open space does not need to be located on the ground. Rooftop gardens and rooftop landscaping, including rooftops above parking structures, may be used to satisfy the open space requirement. The requirement for open space shall not be satisfied through the utilization of required setbacks, parking