A. Whenever a proposed subdivision has an area of two (2) acres or more (exclusive of public streets and thoroughfares), the subdivider may be required to dedicate a reasonable area therein for public grounds for park, playground, recreational or similar public purpose, and school grounds, which area so dedicated shall be in addition to all dedications for public streets and thoroughfares.
B. In determining the area to be so dedicated as public grounds, the village board shall give due consideration to the present and anticipated density of population within such subdivision, to the age range and other characteristics of the anticipated population, which can influence the kind and amount of public grounds and to the present and future prospective public requirements for such public grounds.
C. No subdivider shall be required to dedicate as public grounds more than five percent (5%) of the total area of any subdivision, exclusive of public streets and ways, contained within such subdivision.
D. The subdivider shall be required to provide a title insurance policy, acceptable in form and substance to the village attorney, for any public grounds dedicated to the village that shall show such public grounds free and clear of all liens and encumbrances. The subdivider shall also grant all necessary easements and licenses, acceptable in form and substance to the village attorney, to the village providing public and emergency access to the public grounds.
E. All sites shall be dedicated in a condition ready for full service of electricity, water, sewer and streets (including enclosed drainage and curb and gutter) as applicable to the location of the site, or acceptable provision made therefor. The sidewalks and trees normally included within the definition of "improved" sites may be deleted due to the delay time between dedication of any such school site and the construction of school facilities thereon. (Ord. 05-02, 1-18-2005)