(A) The shape, topography and geology of the dedicated site, as well as its surroundings, must be suitable for its intended purposes. The bulk of the intensive park or recreation area should have a width/depth ratio of ½, unless otherwise accepted by the village.
(B) At least 50% of the dedicated land shall be buildable for permanent structures as determined through the appropriate topographical studies and soil tests.
(C) All land required for dedication for park purposes shall be in addition to that required by other ordinances or regulations. Wetlands and floodplains may be accepted for village ownership and maintenance but shall not serve as a credit toward the park site contribution. Stormwater detention areas shall not be accepted for village ownership and maintenance, and the portion of a detention area designed to function primarily as a component of the stormwater control system shall not serve as a credit toward the required site contribution. Retention areas shall not be accepted for village ownership and maintenance and shall not serve as a credit toward the required park site contribution.
(Ord. 2021-03, passed 3-9-2021)