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~ '" 0.. "0 o o .<:: o .c .<:: Ol '(jj Z '" i!! Qj<( "'z. :J ._ o c: .<:: Q) :H <J- o II. ,., '" ~ ro 0.. Neighborhood Parks are designed for active and/or passive recreation use. Maximum park size can exceed 5 acres if the Park creates an open space that services an entire neighborhood or a group of neighborhoods; or incorporates physical features which are an asset to the community (i.e. lake or river frontage, high ground, or significant stands of trees). Parks may be combined with parkways and greenbelts. Clubhouse/pooi area can be found in a park, mini park or alone as an amenity area for the residents of a developed community. Amenity Areas typically provide facilities for the tesidents of a developed community and provide a range of recreational opportunities: swimming pools, group activity I. room, gazebos, outdoor eating areas, and exercise stations. Parkways typically follow natural or constructed features such as streams or roads and are designed to incorporate natural settings such as creeks and significant stands of trees within neighborhoods, and are used for transportation, recreation, and environmental protection. Parkways and greenways differ from parks; plazas and squares in that their detailing is natural (i.e. informally planted) except aiong rights-of-way, and may contain irreqular topoqraphv. Minimum size from 1 to 5 acres. Neighborhood parks shall be bound by streets on a minimum of 50% of their perimeter. Front facing lots are encouraged around the perimeter. Neighborhood Parks shall inciude: benches and walking paths. Parks may inciude but are not limited to the following facilities: tennis courts, racquet ball courts, basketball courts, volley ball courts, ball fields, swings, slides, playgrounds, dog parks, benches, restrooms, picnic units, shelters, walking paths and oarkina. 23 Pools should be 1000 sq. ft. minimum. Follow all pertinent building & health codes for swimming pools. 4 Design of the Parkway should incorporate conservation of existing mature tree canopy and landscape, protection of existing natural drainage ways and creeks. Improvements shall include paved walks/trails and benches, and trash receptacies. 1 Playgrounds must meet all federal, state, and locai regulations and guidelines and be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. See the National Playground Safety Institute for guidelines and additional resources for design. . 2 See National Recreation and Park Association's (NPRA) Park. Recreation, Open Space and Greenway Guidelines for recommended design/spatial standards. 3 See Recommendations for Accessibility Guidelines: Recreational Facilities and Outdoor Developed Areas for Outdoor accessibility design guidelines. 4 Swimming pools must meet all applicable building and health codes for Cabarrus County and the State of North Carolina. . , d. Other recreational areas and associated requirements may be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Section 3. Ownership and maintenance A. Ownership. Recreational facilities established on subdivision plats mav be dedicated to the County. but otherwise shall remain under the ownership and control of the developer (or flis successor) or a homeowners' association. or similar organization. -12- E-j (b)