The intent is to assure that residential developments
within the Town of Dagsboro provide quality recreational amenities,
visually attractive open spaces, and protected natural resources.
A. Required standards.
(1) Areas designated common areas or open space shall
be located to provide convenient access for the residents within the
community.
(2) Areas for both active and passive recreation must
be provided within the designated open space, per the Zoning Ordinance
requirements.
(3) Open space areas, with the exception of greens or
specialized recreation areas, shall be arranged to maintain contiguity
with other designated open space areas or similar areas on adjacent
lands wherever possible in order to ensure the potential for a contiguous
open space network throughout the Town.
(4) Open space area shall be well planned to protect existing
scenic views and watersheds.
(5) Areas of existing natural resources including, but
not limited to, stands of trees, habitat areas, wetlands or other
unique natural or historic features shall be preserved and incorporated
into the overall open space of the project.
(6) Existing water bodies, ponds, floodplains, or wetlands
may not comprise more than 25% of the required open space.
(7) Drainage ditches and other easements shall not comprise
more than 5% of the required open space.
(8) The Planning Commission may approve the use of improved
wet pond stormwater facilities as open space as long as such facilities
also provide recreational and scenic amenities, such as fountains,
seating areas, piers, perimeter trails, etc., and that the pond/s
be appropriately integrated into the landscape by location and landscaping.
Stormwater pond/s shall not comprise more than 25% of the total required
open space; however, the Planning Commission may approve a percentage
in excess of 25% if applicant can demonstrate that by adding additional
amenities such as fountains, gazebos, and bridges it makes the pond
more of an asset.
(9) Recreational open space within a residential project
consisting of 20 units or more shall provide at least two amenities
from the passive recreation and at least two amenities from the active
recreation. Residential projects of 10 to 20 units must provide at
least two passive recreation items.
(a)
Passive recreation.
[5]
Habitat/conservation areas.
[7]
Historic structure or building(s).
[8]
Community gardens or special interest landscape.
[9]
Rain garden stormwater treatment area.
[10]
Gazebo, pergola, or pavilion.
[11]
Outdoor site furnishings.
(b)
Active recreation.
[1]
Tot-lot or age-appropriate playground.
[3]
Sports courts such as tennis, basketball, volleyball,
etc.
[4]
Bicycle paths and facilities.
[7]
Club house or community center with indoor recreational
facilities.
[8]
Other appropriate recreational facilities as
approved by the Planning Commission.
(10) Parking for recreation and open space areas should
not be oversized so as to discourage use as overflow parking for the
residential areas.
(11) Recreational facilities must be appropriately landscaped
and properly lighted.
B. Encouraged guidelines.
(1) Existing historic structures shall be preserved and
incorporated into the overall plan for the project.
(2) Greens or squares shall be provided within larger
residential projects of 50 units or more.
(3) Any portion of open space designed to provide plant
and animal habitat shall be kept in a natural habitat condition. Trails
should be designed to avoid fragmenting these areas.
The intent is to provide a safe and sheltered
area for bus services to include mass transit if available and school
bus service accommodating multiple residents located within a development.
A. Required standards.
(1) Location of the bus service area shall be centrally
located. A designated parking pull-off area from the existing roadways
to allow traffic to continue to move in a safe manner shall be provided.
(2) The centrally located parking pull-off area shall
be next to a weather-protected shelter/facility located in a safe
and well-lit area.
(3) The proposed facility shall be built so individuals
awaiting pickup can sit and see the bus arriving.
(4) The shelter/facility shall be designed according to
the character of the neighborhood.
(5) The roadway network shall be designed so that buses
can maneuver easily and have clear view of bus stops and pedestrian
walkways.