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DRAFT September 11, 2014 TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 85 9.0 Open Space Standards 9.1 Open Space Approach: The Master Plan Vision for TCAAP recognizes the importance of providing a network of open spaces with a multitude of passive and active recreational opportunities. These opportunities are to be accommodated in a variety of spaces ranging from large scale open spaces to small scale pocket parks located within the Plan Area. The open space network will be serviced by an interconnected network of trails and paths for pedestrians and bicyclists alike, providing desired amenities for future residents and visitors alike. The approach to Open Space facilitates the implementation of the Master Plan Vision for the TRC. This vision for redevelopment is based on the City of Arden Hills’ goal to create a comprehensive, maintained and interconnected system of parks, pathways and open spaces, as well as a balanced program of recreational activities for residents of all ages, incomes and abilities. The Open Space approach recognizes that the development context, with varying density and building types, is required to ensure quality open spaces that serve both recreational and placemaking goals of the Master Plan. 9.2 Required and Recommended Open Space Designations: This section establishes standards for Open Space within the TRC. Open Space includes Public Open Space, Private Common Open Space, and Private Personal Open Space. The TRC Regulating Plan (Attachment 1) designates areas for required Open Spaces within the TRC. The detailed Open Space Standards for each type are included in Attachment 3. These standards include general character, design, typical size, frontage requirements, and typical uses. (a) Required Open Spaces are the areas shown on the Regulating Plan with specific locations of future Open Spaces (including parks, plazas, greens, and squares). These spaces have been identified on the Regulating Plan due to the certainty of their location within the context of the overall Plan Area. Such required spaces shall be publicly accessible open spaces. (b) Recommended Open Spaces are not shown on the Regulating Plan. The location of any Recommended Open Space shall be a consideration while allocating any required Private Common Open Space per this Section. 9.3 Water Infrastructure Designation: 9.4 Open Space Classification: For the purposes of this Code, all open space shall fall into one of the following 3 major classes. (a) Public Open Space: Open air or unenclosed to semi-unenclosed areas intended for public access and use and are located per the Regulating Plan (Attachment 1). These areas range in size and development and serve to compliment and connect surrounding land uses and code requirements. (b) Private Common Open Space: A privately owned outdoor or unenclosed area, located on the ground or on a terrace, deck, porch, or roof, designed and accessible for outdoor gathering, recreation, and landscaping and intended for use by the residents, employees, and/or visitors to the development. This may or may not be accessible to the public, but shall be maintained privately. (c) Private Personal Open Space: A privately owned outdoor or unenclosed area, located on the ground or on a balcony, deck, porch, or terrace and intended solely for use by the individual residents of a condominium or multi-family dwelling unit. 9.5 Open Space Requirements (a) All non-residential development shall provide 4.0 sq.ft. of Public Open Space or Private Common Open Space for every 100 sq.ft. of non-residential space or fraction thereof. This standard shall only apply to all site plans two (2) acres in size or larger.