Provision shall be made if required by the Commission for the allocation of sites for playgrounds, parks, outdoor recreation, and other public uses including schools as indicated on the Comprehensive Plan or other City or County plans promulgated therefrom in which the subdivision is located, the same to be made available by one of the following methods as required by the Commission:
(a) Open Space.
(1) The dedication to public use on the plat of the parcel proposed for subdivision of a parcel of land equal to at least four percent (4%) of the parcel proposed for subdivision;
(2) The conveyance by deed to an appropriate public body of a parcel of land equal to at least four percent (4%) of the parcel proposed for subdivision;
(3) A conveyance or reservation to the owners of land within the proposed subdivision of a parcel of land equal to at least four percent (4%) of the parcel proposed for subdivision for use of the property owners within the subdivision; or
(4) Cash equal to four percent (4%) of the raw land acquisition cost of the parcel proposed for subdivision, based on the current market value as expressed by the county tax duplicate. Payment of such cash shall be deposited in a special City fund, and used to purchase or improve public open space land which will serve the subdivision for which the payment is made.
(b) Public Sites.
(1) The dedication for public use of land in such reasonable amount as may be determined by the Commission.
(2) The reservation for acquisition by the school district within which land is located within a period of 18 months, of land in such reasonable amount as may be determined by the Commission. The reservation shall be made in such a manner as to provide for a release of the land to the subdivider in the event no public agency proceeds with the purchase. The 18 months reservation shall begin with the date all or any part of the proposed subdivision is officially recorded.
(c) Designation. Each open space and public site, utility easement, and other area to be dedicated as designated on the plat, shall be so designated as to indicate the purpose of the dedication and to whom it is to be dedicated.
(d) Natural Features. Due regard shall be shown for preserving outstanding natural features such as scenic spots, water courses, or exceptional groves of trees.
(Ord. 74-76. Passed 9-13-76.)