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62 <br /> Open Space — (flexible development) "Primary Conservation Areas" and "Secondary <br /> Conservation Areas", as defined in Section IV-13-10, C.2 of the Orange County <br /> Subdivision Regulations, which are preserved through conservation easements or other <br /> restrictions in a flexible development subdivision. <br /> Open Space — (land use intensity) 1) Open space is the total horizontal area of <br /> uncovered open space plus half the total horizontal area of covered open space subject <br /> to limitations set forth below. 2) Uncovered open space is total gross residential land <br /> area not covered by buildings, plus open exterior balconies and roof areas improved as <br /> recreation space. 3) Covered open space is usable open space closed to the sky, but <br /> having two clear unobstructed open or partially open sides. Partially open sides is to be <br /> construed as fifty percent or more. Examples of covered space are covered balconies, <br /> covered portions of improved roof areas, or s-pace under buildings supported on <br /> columns or posts or cantilevered. The square footage countable as covered open space <br /> shall not exceed the square footage of the open space sides. <br /> AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HELD <br /> ON SEPTEMBER 21, 1999, UPON MOTION BY AND <br /> SECONDED BY THE FOREGOING DOCUMENT WAS ADOPTED. <br /> AYES: <br /> NAYS: <br />