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V. Open Space and Residential RecreatiOn Space design standards.
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V. Design standards for open space and residential recreation space.
A. Intent.
Within certain Special Districts (SDs) where high intensity development is
permitted with minimal yard and setback requirements, there is a need to
provide open space for the use and enjoyment of the general public within
nonresidential development, and to provide recreation space for the use
and enjoyment of persons living within a residential development.
These design standards for open space and residential recreation space are
intended to ensure that such space is appropriately located, designed, and
maintained to be accessible, usable, attractive, and safe. Alternative
types of open space and residential recreation space are permitted in
order to promote a variety of spaces, and to provide sufficient
flexibility for all developments to meet the minimum requirements for open
space and/or residential recreation space within the applicable zoning
district.
B. Design standards for open space.
Minimum required open space for nonresidential uses shall be designed,
constructed and maintained in accord with the design standards for any of
the fallowing alternative types of open space:
Urban plaza,
Urban plazas shall conform to section II of these standards, and in
addition, urban plazas shall be open and unobstructed to the sky and
shall be accessible to the public at all times. Generally, urban
plazas 'shall not exceed twenty-five (25) percent of the lineal
frontage of the lot on any public street.
Urban garden.
Urban gardens shall be exterior spaces, located at ground level with
at least one side adjacent to and accessed from a public walkway. The
character of an urban garden is defined by a predominance of plant
material. Urban gardens shall be a minimum of 1,200 square feet in
area, provide at least one seat for every twenty square feet of garden
area, and contain at least one special feature such as a fountain or
art work.
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Atrium.
Atriums shall be interior enclosed spaces permeated with natural light
from above. Atriums shall be located at ground level with at least
one side adjacent to and accessed from a public sidewalk, and shall be
open to the public during normal business hours. Atriums shall be a
minimum of 1000 square feet in floor area, have a minimum ceiling
height of thirty (30) feet, contain appropriate plant materials,
provide at least one seat for every fifty (50) square feet of atrium,
and contain at least one special feature such as a fountain or art
work.
View terrace.
View terraces shall be exterior spaces located at upper levels of
buildings where the public may enjoy views of the city or Biscayne
Bay. View terraces shall be open and accessible to the public during
normal business hours. View terraces shall be a minimum of 800 square
feet and provide suitable seating and improvements for public use.
Riverwal•k and baywalk.
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Riverwalks and baywalks shall conform to the to the design standards
and guidelines in section I of these standards.
C. Design standards for residential recreation space.
Minimum required open space for residential uses shall We designed,
constructed and maintained in accord with the design standards for any of
the following alternative types of residential recreation space:
Balconies, terraces, and courtyards.
These spaces may be accessible only to the residents of an individual
dwelling unit. Balconies, terraces and courtyards shall be open to
the outdoor air on at least one side.
Outdoor common recreation space.
Outdoor common recreation space shall be accessible to all residents
of a building and shall be improved with landscaping, lighting,
seating, swimming pools, tennis courts, playgrounds, and the like.
Outdoor common recreation space may be located at ground level or on
upper level terraces and rooftops. Yard and setback areas around the
perimeter of a lot and areas within or adjacent to parking areas shall
generally not be considered to be outdoor common recreation space
unless such space is an integral part of a larger recreation space or
extraordinary improvements are provided to promote recreational use by
residents. �eJ` the Into
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Indoor common recreation space.
Indoor common recreation space shall be accessible to all residents of
a building and shall be improved and furnished for use as exercise
rooms, game rooms, saunas, spas, or indoor sports.
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City Cleric
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