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e. The open space shall be directly accessible to the largest practicable number of lots <br />within the subdivision. Non - adjoining lots shall be provided with safe, convenient <br />access to the open space (i.e. mid -block connections in logical locations). No lot within <br />the subdivision shall be further than a % -mile radius from the required open space. <br />This radius shall be measured in a straight line, without regard for street, sidewalk or <br />trail connections to the open space. <br />5. Permitted uses of open space <br />Uses of open space may include the following: <br />a. Conservation areas for natural, archeological or historical resources; <br />b. Meadows, woodlands, wetlands, wildlife corridors, game preserves, or similar <br />conservation - oriented areas; <br />C. Pedestrian or multipurpose trails; <br />d. Passive recreation areas, including pocket parks; <br />e. Active recreation areas, such as ballfields and playgrounds, provided that impervious <br />area is limited to no more than 10 percent of the total open space (active recreation <br />areas in excess of this impervious area limit shall be located outside of the protected <br />open space); <br />f. Golf courses in the suburban tier (excluding clubhouse areas and maintenance <br />facilities), provided the area does not exceed 50 percent of the required open space, <br />and further provided that impervious area is limited to no more than 10 percent of the <br />total open space; <br />g. Above - ground utility rights -of -way, provided the area does not exceed 50 percent of <br />the required open space; <br />h. Water bodies, such as lakes and ponds, and floodways provided the total surface area <br />does not exceed 50 percent of the required open space; <br />Agriculture, horticulture, silviculture or pasture uses as provided for in a conservation <br />plan approved by the Cabarrus Soil and Water Conservation District; <br />Landscaped stormwater management facilities; <br />k. Easements for drainage, access, and underground utility lines; and <br />Other conservation - oriented uses compatible with the purposes of these regulations. <br />6. Prohibited uses of open space <br />Open space shall not include the following: <br />Attachment number 3 \n <br />G -4 Page 380 <br />