(A) If a pre-application conference for plat submittal is held, the Community and Economic Development staff (C&ED), the developer, and a representative from the Parks and Recreation Board, if applicable, shall review the requirements for park land dedication, the plan for parks as contained in the Master Plan, and criteria and standards as described in the subdivision regulations.
(B) Primary plat. At the time of filing a primary plat with the Plan Commission, the owner or developer of the property shall, as part of such filing, indicate which of the three options he wishes to use to address the recreational area requirements. If the subdivider desires to dedicate land for this purpose, the area shall be designated on the primary plat as submitted.
(C) Review and recommendation by the Parks and Recreation planning staff. When the primary plat is received which proposes the dedication of park land, a copy of said plat shall be forwarded to the Parks and Recreation planning staff. Upon receipt of said plat, the Parks and Recreation staff shall review the same and make recommendations and suggestions thereon with regard to placement, size, design, location of said park or recreational area, topography, and access. Within two weeks after receipt of a copy of said plat, the Parks and Recreation staff shall forward recommendations to the Division of Community and Economic Development.
(D) Pre-requisites for approval of final plat. Where a dedication is required it shall be accomplished by providing the Board of Park Commissioners with a properly executed warranty deed, dedicating the required land to the Board without cost to the Board.
(E) In lieu of payment procedures. If the developer requests to make a cash contribution in lieu of dedication, he must so advise the Board of Park Commissioners which will then determine the amount of such contribution, based on the recreational space requirement ratio established in Section 155.0450 of the Subdivision Control Ordinance. Where fee in lieu of dedication is accepted, the same shall be paid in the manner hereinafter set forth:
(1) By payment to the Board, prior to approval of the final plat.
(2) Alternative form of payment approved by the Board.
(F) Development of dedicated area. It shall be the duty of the Park and Recreation Board to properly develop and maintain the dedicated areas for park and recreation purposes.
(Ord. G-01-94, passed 1-11-94)