§ 28-513. Open area.

(1)

Every plot in an R-3-C district used for multifamily structures shall have a minimum of 25 percent of the total plot area set aside for open areas. None of the area required by the community appearance board for the purpose of landscaping parking lots shall be counted towards the required percentage of open space as herein stated.

(2)

Landscaping of the above open area. The required open area, where not used for permissible driveways or sidewalks leading to a structure on the premises, shall be planted and maintained in lawn or landscaping including flower beds, shrubs, or hedges not over 3 feet in height, and trees planted so as not to obscure vision of traffic and the remainder of the yard spaces shall be maintained in a healthy, growing condition, neat and orderly in appearance, and yard spaces shall be kept free of refuse and debris. Ponds and lakes within the plot area may be included in the 25 percent open area. All such landscaping shall be subject to the approval of the community appearance board.

(Ord. No. 918, § 1, 10-27-64; Ord. No. 1225, §§ 14—16, 6-20-67; Ord. No. 1254, § 1, 10-17 -67; Ord. No. 1335, § 4, 7-1-69; Ord. No. 1637, §§ 10—12, 3-14-72; Ord. No. 1663, § 1, 5-9-72; Ord. No. 1668, § 4, 6-13-72; Ord. No. 1821, § 5, 7-18-73; Ord. No. 1952, § 5, 4-9-74; Ord. No. 1980, § 4, 5-14-74; Ord. No. 3113, § 4, 8-10-82)