A. Where a park or recreation facility has been designated in the Open Space Element of the General Plan of the City, and is to be located in whole or in part within a proposed subdivision to serve the immediate and future needs of the residents of the subdivision, the subdivider shall dedicate land for a local park sufficient in size and topography that bears a reasonable relationship to serve the present and future needs of the residents of the subdivision but not designated solely for that subdivision being created. The amount of land to be provided shall be determined pursuant to the following formulas:
Formula based on population estimate: The formula for determining acreage per proposed dwelling unit to be dedicated shall be as follows: DU x population x 5 acres = acreage to be dedicated Dwelling unit 1000 people |
The calculation shall be based on the most recent number provided by the State Department of Housing and Community Development. The average number of persons per dwelling unit in the as of 2016 is 2.96 persons per unit. |
B. Dedication of the land shall be made in accordance with the procedures contained in Section 16.40.110.
C. For the purposes of this section, the number of new dwelling units, defined as single family detached, attached, second units, live-work units or any combination thereof, the fee or dedication of land shall be calculated at the greatest possible number of units a parcel may be able to be developed to for any residential or non-residential parcel. In the case of a condominium project, the number of new dwelling units shall be the number of condominium units. The term "new dwelling unit" does not include dwelling units lawfully in place prior to the date on which the parcel or final map is filed.
D. The subdivider shall, without credit:
1. Provide full street improvements and utility connections including, but not limited to, curbs gutters, street paving, traffic-control devices, street trees, and sidewalks to land which is dedicated pursuant to this section.
2. Provide for fencing along the property line of that portion of the subdivision contiguous to the dedicated land pursuant to the requirements and limitations of Title 17.
3. Provide improved drainage through the site.
4. Provide other minimal improvements which the City Council determines to be essential to the acceptance of the land for recreational purposes.
E. The land to be dedicated and the improvements to be made pursuant to this section shall be approved by the City Council.
(Ord. 824-2016 § 15 (part), 2017)