It shall be deemed to be in the public interest to require land dedication, cash contribution, or any combination thereof when the City Council, after review and recommendation, makes one or more of the following findings of fact:
(A) All or part of the proposed subdivision has been designated as a park, playground, public open space, storm sewer holding areas, or ponds on an adopted city plan;
(B) The contribution is necessary in order to protect adjacent land uses from potential conflicting land uses which could exist on the land to be subdivided;
(C) The increased number of residents to reside, or be employed within, the subdivision will increase the recreational demands upon the city;
(D) The contribution is necessary to provide proper surface water runoff generated by the uses proposed within the subdivision;
(E) The land proposed to be subdivided contains, or borders upon, existing unique topographical features including, but not limited to, ponds, lakes, streams, timber stands, water holding areas, hills, steep slopes, drainage areas, or bluffs which should be preserved to prevent foreseeable safety, pollution, or erosion hazards, or to provide unique recreational and aesthetic qualities, and enjoyment to the city; and/or
(F) The contribution is necessary to comply with or fulfill the goals, policies, and programs of the city.
(Ord. 199, passed 2-7-2000)