The amount of land to be dedicated under this subchapter will generally follow the schedules below, however the total amount required for dedication may increase or decrease based on the city's basis analysis pursuant to § 152.090(C). The city alone shall determine the location and configuration of any land dedicated, taking into consideration the suitability of the land for its intended purpose and the city's needs for a park, playground, trail, or public open space. All land dedication determinations shall be based on the net area of the property. The NET AREA of the property shall be the gross area of the property minus the area of wetlands, lakes and streams below the ordinary high-water mark. The land dedicated for public use shall be in addition to property dedicated for streets, alleys, easements, storm water ponding or other public ways.
(A) Residential property.
Units Per Acre
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Estimated Percentage of Net Area
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1-6 | 10% |
7 or more | 10% plus 1% for each additional dwelling unit over 6 units per acre |
(B) Non-residential property. An estimated 5% of the net area shall be dedicated for public space.
(C) Mixed use property. Land contributions shall generally follow the percentages above and shall be based on the amount of land and number of units designated to residential use and the amount of land designated to non-residential uses.
(Ord. 707, passed 5-23-2022)