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Daily Archives: June 28, 2010

A Lesson on State Law and how Paved Parking Lots are considered Open Space in Christiansburg

Prior to the June 14th, 2010 Planning Commission, I had a discussion with Planning Director Randy Wingfield about his inclusion in a proposed Sidewalk Ordinance of the statement that defines Open space as: “Any space reserved for common use (as among a homeowners association or as common space in apartment complexes) as to provide for outdoor living, patios, pools, lawns, play areas, walks, wooded areas and the like, but not including driveways and parking areas with the exception of driveways and parking areas strictly for community buildings, picnic shelters, ball fields, trails, pools, and similar common use amenities located within the open space.” (THE NEXT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING WHERE THIS IS DISCUSSED OCCURS 6/29/10 AT 4PM AT TOWN HALL . Historic District Overlays are also on the menu…hope to see ya there.) Read the rest of this entry »

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