107-22 - Designated Open Space LAST AMENDED 11/2/2023 Any #development# or #site alteration# on a #zoning lot# which contains #designated open space# as shown on the District Plan (Map 3 in Appendix A), shall require certification by the City Planning Commission that: (a) such #designated open space# shall be preserved in its natural state by the owner of the #zoning lot#; and (b) where required by the Commission, the applicant has complied with the provisions of Section 107-222 (Public pedestrian ways); and (c) where required by the Commission, as indicated on the District Plan, that the applicant has complied with Section 107- 23 (Waterfront Esplanade). Within any #designated open space#, removal of trees, alteration of topography, #development# or #enlargement# of active recreational facilities, or the establishment of utility easements may be undertaken only in accordance with the provisions of this Section and Section 107-30 (NATURAL FEATURE REGULATIONS). Planting, landscaping or provision of footpaths or sitting areas are permitted in any part of #designated open space#, provided that such improvements do not involve removal of trees or alteration of existing topography, and do not obstruct pedestrian movement within the public pedestrian ways.