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Housing Standards and Design Guidelines A8. Open Space Open space is key to creating a livable community and it is essential that multifamily developments provide a connected network of specialized open spaces - - in the form of squares, plazas, greens, and play/activity areas. A well- landscaped, central public open space will become a community focal point and gathering space. The common usable open space is a subset of the overall open space requirement. ;Aim 411 w Development Standards: A8.1. Common usable open spaces shall include: • 0-10 units: No requirement for a common open space. • 10-50 units: Minimum of one space 20 feet (400 sf.) minimum dimension. • 51-100 units: Minimum of one space 30 feet (900 sf.) minimum dimension. • 101 or more units: Minimum of one space 40 feet (1,600 sf.) minimum dimension. Design Guidelines A8.a. Large open spaces should be the fundamental organizing element of the site plan. A8.b. Publicly accessible parks, plazas, and/or open spaces are encouraged for all sites greater than 5 acres, especially those sites not in close proximity to public parks A8.c. Common open space should be centralized and directly accessible for all units when feasible. In new development it should be linked to adjacent parks and paths with streets or pedestrian ways. A8.d. Publicly accessible parks, plazas, and open spaces should be located adjacent to public streets or easily visible from public rights of way. A8.e. Common open space should be aggregated to make large usable areas that serve as the central focus to the project. A8.f. Design of private open space should emphasize usability, with convenient access from the interior of units so that open space can be used as part of everyday living. City of Pleasanton - 24 - DISCUSSION DRAFT June 5, 2011