§ 17.08.880. Usable open space.  


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  • "Usable open space" means the part or parts of a lot or structure which are reserved for the use of the occupants of a building which is used wholly, or in part, for residential purposes. This space shall exclude parking areas, driveways and walkways, and shall be open and unobstructed to the sky. Trees, plantings, arbors, fences, flagpoles, sculpture, fountains, swimming pools and recreational and laundry-drying apparatus and similar objects shall not be considered obstructions.

(C.O.83-3 § 17-2(B)(77))