SEC. 51A-8.508. PARKS AND COMMON AREAS.

   (a)   Generally. If any portion of property subject to a plat application qualifies as a prospective park site pursuant to the standards and guidelines contained in the Long Range Physical Plan for Park and Recreational Facilities, the director of parks and recreation must be notified and given an opportunity to negotiate for the acquisition of the property by the city before a final plat is approved. If the applicant elects to make a commitment to sell that portion of the property to the city, he may designate the portion as a reservation for park use if the following requirements are met:

      (1)   The portion is of a suitable size, dimension, topography, and general character for its intended purpose.

      (2)   Adequate access to the portion is provided.

      (3)   The dimensions of the portion are clearly identified on the plat.

      (4)   Any development shown on the portion complies with the standards of the park and recreation department.

   (b)   Proper access. Land reserved for recreation sites and parks is considered to have proper access and visibility if:

      (1)   the property has frontage of at least 100 feet on an improved public street; or

      (2)   the property has a high degree of visibility and has paved public vehicular access to an improved public street. The paved access must be at least 20 feet in width and must comply with the construction standards of the department of public works.

   (c)   Utilities. Water, wastewater, and electrical facilities must be provided to the perimeter of the site.

   (d)   Common areas. Areas retained in private ownership but intended for the benefit of the owners of lots in the plat must be shown as common areas on the plat. A permanent maintenance plan must be approved for the area before release of the final plat. (Ord. Nos. 20092; 23384; 28424; 30239; 30654)