8-13B-9: OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS:

   A.   Purpose: The purpose of this Article is to encourage well designed open space at Cartwright Ranch.

   B.   Applicability: These regulations shall apply to open space lots within Cartwright Ranch.

   C.   General Regulations:

      1.   Preliminary Plat: In approving each preliminary plat within Cartwright Ranch, the Board shall determine that the plat is in accordance with the open space parks and trails plan, which is part of the Cartwright Ranch development plan attached to the Cartwright Ranch Comprehensive Plan, with consideration of the flexibility provisions of this Article and the plan.

      2.   Allowed Open Space Uses: Allowable uses on open space lots shall include, but not be limited to, the uses set forth in Section 8-13B-5, figure 8-13B(b) of this Article and otherwise described in this Article.

   D.   Design Standards:

      1.   The design shall be consistent with Cartwright Ranch Comprehensive Plan and other adopted regional or local open space and recreation plans including the Ada County ridge to rivers pathway plan.

      2.   All open space lots shall be accessible to residents of Cartwright Ranch.

      3.   The number of private or public roadways that divide open space lots shall be limited to those necessary for proper traffic circulation, and the roadways shall not detract from the efficient use of the open space.

      4.   Open space lots shall be free of all structures, except those that enhance the use of the open space including, but not limited to, structures related to outdoor recreational use, structures of historic and/or cultural significance, educational buildings, well houses, utilities, infrastructure and facilities, and stormwater retention basins.

      5.   No more than ten percent (10%) of the total open space in Cartwright Ranch shall be impervious surface.

      6.   Open space lots shall be connected to open space areas on neighboring properties wherever possible including provisions for pedestrian walkways to create linked walkway or pathway systems.

(Ord. 1002, 10-28-2025)