Description
A formal civic space comprised of paved and unpaved areas providing room for unstructured activities, and public gatherings.
Ground Cover
| Hardscape |
35% min, 85% max |
| Landscape |
15% min, 65%max |
| Permeable Surface |
85% min |
Size Classification
| Green |
500 sf |
Small |
| Town Common |
1/2 acre min |
Medium |
| Town Farm |
3 acres min, 6 acres max |
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 squares must provide 1 linear foot of seating for every 50 sf of area, and 1 table for every 3 movable chairs.
- Pocket squares must share at least one property line with an abutting lot unless occupied by a landmark.
Accessory Civic Spaces
| Recreation Fields |
Special Permit |
| Landmark |
Permitted |
| Swimming Pool |
Special Permit |
| Community Gardens |
Special Permit |
| Skating Rink |
Special Permit |
| Skate Park |
Special Permit |
| Dog Park |
Special Permit |
| Playground |
Special Permit |
| Botanical Garden |
Permitted |
| Burial Ground |
Special Permit |
| Band Shell |
Permitted |