Description
A civic space comprised of mostly planted area, but with a significant portion given over to areas outfitted and programmed for specific activities.
Ground Cover
| Hardscape |
15% min, 50% max |
| Landscape |
50% min, 85%max |
| Permeable Surface |
85% min |
Size Classification
| Pocket Park |
500 sf |
Small |
| Town Park |
1 acre min |
Medium |
| Regional Park |
6 acres min |
Large |
Planting
| Tree Shape |
see Tree Plantings table |
| Tree Plantings |
1 tree per 2,000 sf min |
Furnishings
| Seating |
1 resting bench per 300 linear feet of walkway |
Lighting
| Illumination |
see Total Site Lumens table |
| Post Type |
see Lighting Post Shape table |
Standards
- Pocket parks must share at least one property line with an abutting lot unless occupied by a landmark.
- Town parks must provide no fewer than 2 accessory civic spaces.
- Regional parks must provide no fewer than 3 accessory civic spaces.
- All permanent outbuildings greater in area than 144 square feet must meet the requirements set forth in Article 2 District Standards and Article 3 Building Standards for buildings within the civic district.
Accessory Civic Spaces
| Recreation Fields |
Permitted |
| Landmark |
Permitted |
| Swimming Pool |
Permitted |
| Community Gardens |
Permitted |
| Skating Rink |
Permitted |
| Skate Park |
Permitted |
| Dog Park |
Permitted |
| Playground |
Permitted |
| Botanical Garden |
Permitted |
| Burial Ground |
Permitted |
| Band Shell |
Permitted |