(A) All subdivisions shall require the creation of recreational space within the platted subdivision. Recreational space shall be of suitable size, dimension, topography and general character and shall have adequate road access, for the general purposes envisioned. The acreage shall be determined by the Plan Commission from the following table, which has been prepared on the basis of providing three acres ofrecreational area for every 100 dwelling units, and may be waived if the total required recreational space is less than 10,000 square feet. Said ratio shall be applied to all sections of a subdivision, and to the combination of all sections of a subdivision.
TABLE OF REQUIRED RECREATIONAL SPACE
If total area of plat Total land required
divided by number of lots for recreational
is less than or equal to: space allotment:
divided by number of lots for recreational
is less than or equal to: space allotment:
15,000 sq. ft. 8.0%
25,000 sq. ft. 5.0%
35,000 sq. ft. 3.5%
40,000 sq. ft. 3.0%
50,000 sq. ft. 2.5%
80,000 sq. ft. or more 1.5%
(B) Recreation areas shall be located as the Plan Commission or the Plat Committee so directs, and may contain any type of recreational facility approved by the Fort Wayne Department of Parks and Recreation, and may include active or passive recreational facilities. Recreational areas shall be coordinated, whenever possible, with existing or proposed recreational areas.
(C) Recreational areas as required by this section may be dedicated to the Fort Wayne Department of Parks and Recreation, which shall reserve the right to accept or decline acceptance of the dedication.
(D) Recreational area requirements shall be waived if:
(1) The subdivider has entered an agreement with the Fort Wayne Department of Parks and Recreation to improve and dedicate lands and facilities within the subdivision, or at an acceptable location not contained within the subdivided land, for a public park, or;
(2) The subdivider has made acceptable "in lieu of" payments to the Fort Wayne Department of Parks and Recreation for deposit in an escrow account to be used only for public park development within the appropriate subarea of the park service jurisdiction.
(E) The provisions of this section are minimum standards. None of the divisions above shall be construed as prohibiting a developer from establishing other land for recreational purposes in addition to the requirements of this section.
(Ord. G-14-93, passed 5-4-93)