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22 6,4 Floor Area 'Ratio <br /> 'Ratio Floor Area the maxim= square g <br /> floor area permittedfor eachssquarefootoOfland areaa <br /> 22.6.5 022a S ace <br /> ly open space is the total horizontal area of uncovered open <br /> space plus half the total horizontal area of covered open <br /> space subject to limitations set forth below. <br /> 2) Uncovered open space is total gross residential land area <br /> not covered by buildings, plus open exterior balconies and <br /> roof areas improved as recreation space. <br /> 31 Covered open space is usable open space closed to the sky, ` <br /> but having two clear unobstructed open or partially open <br /> sides. Partially Open sides is to be construed as fifty <br /> percent or more. Examples of covered open space are <br /> covered balconies, covered portions of improved roof areas, <br /> or spaces under buildings supported on columns or posts Or <br /> cantilevered. The square feet countable as covered open <br /> space shall not exceed the age of the Open sides. <br /> foot <br /> square <br /> 22,6.6 en s ace Ratio <br /> open space ratio is the minimum square footage of open space <br /> required for each square foot of floor in residential develop- <br /> men . Thie <br /> andtit can s <br /> allssoa include ebal onies,aand roofs limproved sfor <br /> eas <br /> recreation.. <br /> 22.6.7 Lives�it�Sake <br /> Liveability space is part of total open space appropriately <br /> improved and located as outdoor living space for residentother <br /> and for aesthetic appeal. such spaces <br /> landscaped areas, walkways, paved terraces and sitting areas, <br /> outdoor recreational areas, and landscaped portions of street <br /> rights-of-way. Such space shall not be used for vehicles, <br /> except for incidental service, maintenance or emergency action. <br /> 22.6.8 Liveabilit S ace Kano <br /> 4 <br /> Liveability space ratio is the minimum square footage of <br /> nonvehicular outdoor space required for each square nfootce <br /> of land area in residential devsual appeal tand does not <br /> used for people, planting and visual <br /> include vehicular parking and access areas- <br /> 22-14 <br />