§ 17.600.140 — Open space for offices

17.600.140 Open space for offices.

A. Except in the C-3 zone, open space shall be provided for new office development at a ratio of one square foot of open space for every 15 square feet of office space. B. Open space shall be: 1. In the form of courtyards or plazas improved with trees, shrubs, living ground cover, decorative paving, seating, waste bins, and pedestrian-oriented lighting; 2. Located outdoors and open to the sky, except that up to 10% of the open space may be covered by structures such as eaves, balconies, pergolas, gazebos, arcades, or other shade structures; 3. Located on the same development site as the building it serves; 4. Accessible to the public by being located at street level and with security gates, if any, open from dawn to dusk; and 5. Located where there is regular foot traffic, in view of entrances and windows of adjacent buildings, and designed with landscaping and structures arranged to avoid creating hiding areas. C. Open space may include fountains, public art, children's playgrounds, and outdoor recreation facilities. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)