27.27.040 OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS.

(a) For residential care facilities located outside of the central business district, there shall be a minimum of 100 square feet of common usable open space area per resident and live-in caregiver.

(b) For residential care facilities located within the central business district there shall be provided a minimum of 100 square feet of common usable open space area per resident and live-in caregiver. Indoor common living areas and amenities to facilitate program activities may be counted towards this requirement up to a maximum of 75% of the total open space area required.

(c) Any open space area to be counted toward the requirements of this Section shall have a minimum dimension of not less than six feet (6') in any direction and be easily accessible to all residents.

(d) Outdoor areas shall be designed to provide amenities and recreational areas compatible with the needs of the residents, such as pathways and sitting areas, flower and vegetable gardens, shuffleboard courts, putting greens and similar active recreation areas.

(e) Where additional stories prohibit easy access to open space areas on the ground floor, open roof decks, balconies, or lanais shall be provided in an amount, dimension, area, and location as determined to be adequate by the Zoning Administrator.

(f) The proposed improvement of all required open space shall be designated on the plans submitted with the planning application, and upon the approval of such plans, be considered a required part of the use permit, site, and structural improvements.