§ 17.19.011. Definitions.

A.

Common usable open space: Area within a PRD that is accessible and usable to all residents of the development and that is:

1.

Land that is unoccupied by nonrecreational buildings, parking areas, or traffic circulation roads;

2.

Land that is dedicated to recreational buildings, structures or facilities;

3.

Land that is dedicated to an open space purpose of the PRD such as preservation of natural features; or

4.

Land protected by the Environmentally Sensitive Areas Protection Ordinance (PAMC Title 15), other than buffer areas, may not be included as common usable open space for recreational purposes.

To be considered common usable open space for recreational purposes, the open space must be usable for specific or multi-purpose activities, be located on generally level land, be regularly shaped and contain a minimum of 1,000 square feet.

B.

Neighborhood density: The number of dwelling units per acre allowed by the underlying zone or zones.

C.

Planned Residential Development (PRD): A site-specific development that has been approved by the Hearing Examiner under the provisions of Chapter 17.19 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code.

D.

Recreational purpose: An express intent of a space design and development to service a particular healthful or aesthetic activity.

E.

Townsite block: A block of 450 or 500-foot by 300-foot dimension or a minimum of 3.1 acres as created by the original platting of the Townsite of Port Angeles.

(Ord. 3548 § 11, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2742 § 1, 1/29/1993; Ord. 2657 § 1 (part), 2/13/1991; Ord. 2038 § 1 (part), 7/29/1979)