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Redwood City Mixed Use Corridor District Zoning Ordinance Amendment 53.E Open Space. Regulatio-n S A. Open Space Regulations Applicable to all Sub--Districts 1. Residential open Space Required. outdoor recreation and leisure space shall be provided for each residential-only or mixed-use project containing residential uses. 2. General Residential open space Requirements. a. Minimum open space required. The required minimum amount of open space shall be 125 square feet per unit. The minimum open space may be met through a combination of common and private open space. b. Usable open space. All required open space shall be usable Usable open space shall be improved to support residents' pasrve or active use. Such open pace 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 changmg facilities, fountains, planters, benches, and landscaping. c. open space location. Usable. open' space does not reed to be located on the ground. Rooftop gardens -and rooftop lafidsca ping, indudi ng rooftops above parking structures may be used to satisfy the open space requirement Tfw. requirement for open space shall not be satisfied through the ut ization of required setbacks, parking areas, drivev ays, or service areas. Areas designed to accommodate sformwater retention may satisfy a portion of the requirement foC open spare if additional pedestrian amenities are provided near the space W n a manner that fosters ;xsabr ify- - Compliance with this requirement shall be evaluated by the- responsible review authority in the- review .process. d. public open space; Required open space may be designed so as to be accessible to the public, in addition to residents of a residential or mixed -use project. Public open space shall be actessible and fully visible from the public right-of-way (including street, sidewalk, or trail). Public open spare shall be located in front of buildings, and shall not be located where views of the .public space from the public right-of-way would be obstructed by buildings or other structures. The prevision of public open space shall be required at the discretion of the responsible review. authority. 3. private Residential open Space Requirements. a. Minimum Dimension. The minimum dimension of any private open space area shall be six feet. b. private open Space Orientation. Private open space (s) attached to residential units shall be designed to avoid direct visibility into the interiors of adjacent units. Ground -level open spaces may be enclosed and secured, but shall contain an open gate or fence that allows visibility to and from the space. Draft — May 2011 15 53.4 —Open Space Regulations