§ 175-123. Open space and recreation.

[Amended 8-28-2006 by Ord. No. 16-2006]

   A.   Purpose. It is the purpose and intent of this section that all subdivisions of land and other forms of development that include residential uses within the Town of Hammonton preserve a portion of the land area as hereafter specified for open space and recreational uses. It is hereby declared it is the intent and purpose of this section that open space and recreation, which may include both active and passive facilities, are of equal importance; and both serve to advance and promote the public health, safety, morals and general welfare.

   B.   Exemption. The following zoning districts and subdivisions are hereby exempt from the provisions of this section:

      (1)   Subdivisions in PA, FA, AP, AP/CLI and M-1 Zoning Districts that do not include residential uses.

      (2)   Subdivisions in the DT-1, DT-2, DT-3, DT-4, GW-1, GW-2 and GW-3 Zoning Districts that do not include residential uses.

[Amended 6-17-2019 by Ord. No. 14-2019]

   C.   Contributions in lieu of active recreation for subdivisions and other residential development.

      (1)   Applicants for minor subdivisions creating one dwelling unit, in addition to the remaining lot, shall make a contribution in lieu of active recreation facilities in the amount of $2,500 per lot prior to the signing of the deeds or final plat by any Planning Board representative.

      (2)   Applicants for subdivisions of land and/or other residential development that create an aggregate of two or more lots and/or dwelling units shall be required by pay $5,000 per lot or unit prior to the signing of the deeds or final plat by any Planning Board representative.