1. To assure that the rural or urban open space is adequately protected, a restriction shall be placed on the title of the property and a note placed on the face of the final plat, if platting is required, which specifies that the tract(s) has been classified as permanent open space. The restriction shall also indicate that uses permitted within the rural or urban open space are limited to those identified in PCC 18A.50.040.B.1 and 2. above.

2. Prior to or concurrent with final approval of the Special Use Permit, PDD, subdivision, short plat, or Building Permit, the rural or urban open space area(s) shall be placed in a separate tract(s), protective easement, public or private land trust dedication, or similarly preserved through an appropriate protective mechanism as determined by the Department.

1. The Department may acquire public access by appropriate means to the rural or urban open space tract(s) when the Comprehensive Park and Recreation Plan specifies public access to the tract(s) as necessary for a proposed new trail or extension of an existing trail system.

2. If public access is needed to an open space tract(s), as specified in PCC 18A.50.050.B.1 above, then prior to or concurrent with final approval of the Special Use Permit, PDD, subdivision, short plat, or Building Permit, conveyance of the right to public access, through easement or other mechanism, shall be negotiated between the County and the applicant.

3. Public access may not be desirable or necessary when determined to be inappropriate due to the presence of sensitive environmental areas or other unique features which would be better preserved and protected by limiting access.