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Attachment 5 56 RATIO EXPLANATIONS: • Floor Area Ratio: • Definition (Article 10 UDO): The maximum floor area permitted for each square foot of land area. • Includes allowable floor area for single and multiple story buildings • Permits are reviewed for compliance with the overall floor area ratio limit for the specific zoning district or as part of an overall project. • Open Space Ratio: o Definition (Article 10 UDO): The minimum square footage of open space required for each square foot of gross land area. This area includes parking and vehicular access areas and it can also include balconies, and roofs improved for recreation o Open space, from a land use intensity standpoint, includes the total horizontal area of uncovered open space plus half the total horizontal area of covered open space subject to specific limitations detailed within the UDO. • Livability Space Ratio: • Definition (Article 10 UDO): The minimum square footage of non - vehicular outdoor space required for each square foot of land area in residential development. • Livability space is intended to be open space used for people, planting and visual appeal and does not include vehicular parking and access areas. • The ratio identifies areas on a parcel of property or within a development project that are part of total open space improved for residents use and for aesthetic appeal. This would include lawns /landscaped areas, walkways, paved terraces and sitting areas, outdoor recreational areas, and landscaped portions of street rights - of -way. • Recreation Space Ratio: • Definition (Article 10 UDO): Minimum square footage of open space in residential areas, suitable by location, size, shape, access and improvements, required for each square foot of gross land area. This area is a public or private exterior area improved for recreation of all residents, having a least dimension of 50 feet, and average dimension of 100 feet and a minimum area of 10,000 square feet. • The ratio identifies exterior area on a parcel of property or within a development project improved for common recreational use. • This ratio identifies property that is a portion of the total Livability Space Ratio calculation.