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48 (2) Open space classification designations. Each open space area shall be classified in 1 of the following categories: natural habitat, neighborhood recreation, or pedestrian corridor open space and shall conform to the type of use, location criteria, and deed restrictions of that classification. (a) Natural habitat. The development shall preserve the maximum quantity of natural habitat open spaces in a contiguous, connected configuration. Natural habitat open spaces may include, but are not limited to, fields, wetlands, slopes, bluffs, dense woods, water courses, lakes, ponds, streams, shorelands, and other environmentally sensitive areas or desirable viewsheds. Natural habitat open spaces may be preserved as conservation easements or outlots with shared ownership among the property owners or dedicated to a public agency. (b) Neighborhood recreation. The development shall locate neighborhood recreation open spaces so that they are an integral part of the neighborhood of surrounding homesites, at an elevation appropriate to their intended recreational use, defined by coherent boundaries, and accessible to all neighborhood residents. Neighborhood recreation open spaces may include, but are not limited to, greens, commons, playgrounds, ballfields, gardens, and the like. (c) Trail corridors. Trail corridor open spaces may include, but are not limited to, established regional trails, local pathways, or paved walkways. Public trail corridor park land dedications shall be a minimum of 20 feet in width. Private trail corridors may be established by easement or outlot under the ownership of a homeowners association. Trail corridor open space shall be used for pedestrian, bicycle, and/or equestrian travel. Motorized vehicles shall be prohibited. (d) Habitable structures. Habitable structures shall not be permitted in any of the designated open spaces. Open and recreational structures may be permitted within open spaces. (3) Ownership and management. Each designated open space designated shall be owned and managed according to the following means, subject to city approval. (a) Open space may be owned in common by the property owners created through subdivision of the original tract. Management shall be the responsibility of that subdivision' s homeowner association. In the case where at least 1 open space is held in common ownership, a homeowner association shall be established for that subdivision. Membership in the association by all property owners in the subdivision shall be mandatory. The homeowners association documents or the declaration of covenants, conditions and restrictions shall be submitted as part of the preliminary plat application and shall contain the following information: 1. The legal description of the common lands or facilities; 2. The restrictions placed upon the use and enjoyment of the lands or facilities, including the persons or entities entitled to enforce the restrictions; 3. A mechanism for resolving disputes among the owners or association members; DRAFT JANUARY 26, 2009 • •