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001 55 <br /> Zoning Ordinance ,. whichever results in the greater <br /> amount. <br /> The total land area provided or dedicated as part of a <br /> non-residential subdivision shall be determined by an <br /> analysis of the site, the uses(s ) to be located <br /> thereon and the designation of recreation and/or open <br /> space sites as shown on the adopted Land Use Plan. <br /> The site analysis shall be prepared by the applicant <br /> and shall identify in written and graphic form those <br /> areas characterized by steep slopes (15% or greater) , <br /> flood plains and wetlands , rock outcroppings , mature <br /> woodlands (trees of 18 inches or greater in diameter) , <br /> existing structures and cemeteries , and lakes , ponds , <br /> rivers and other water resources . A written graphic <br /> description shall also be submitted by the applicant <br /> which identifies the proposed use of each lot in the <br /> subdivision, the approximate amount of building and <br /> parking coverage for each lot , and the approximate <br /> number of employees associated with each use. In no <br /> case , however , shall the total land area be less than <br /> that required by application of the provisions of <br /> Article 5. 1 . 2 (Required Minimum Pedestrian/Landscape <br /> Ratio) and Article 6.12 (Land Use intensity system) of <br /> the Orange County Zoning Ordinance. <br /> IV-B-7-b-3 . ai l_auitahi1iL <br /> Land provided or dedicated for active recreational <br /> purposes shall be of a character, slope and location <br /> suitable for use as for play areas , tennis courts , <br /> multi-purpose courts , picnic areas , ballfields and <br /> other similar recreation uses. Active recreation <br /> areas shall be located on land that is relatively flat <br /> ( 0 to 7-1/2% slopes) , free of wetlands and/or flood <br /> plains , free of easements for public utility <br /> transmission lines, and is otherwise capable of <br /> accomodating active recreation uses. <br /> Land provided or dedicated for passive recreation and <br /> open space purposes shall be of a character , slope and <br /> location suitable for use for walking, jogging, <br /> reading and similar quite activities , and the <br /> preservation of natural features and cultural <br /> resources such as steep slopes , rock outcrops , native <br /> plant life and wildlife cover , mature woodlands and <br /> water resources. <br /> In all cases , active and passive recreation sites as <br /> well as open space areas designated on the adopted <br /> Land Use Plan shall be incorporated into the design of <br /> the subdivision. <br />