A. Where a proposed park, playground, school or other public use area, shown in the general development plan, existing or planned for the village of Hampshire and adjacent unincorporated areas, is located in whole or in part in a subdivision, the Planning and Zoning Commission or the board of trustees may require the dedication or reservation of areas for playgrounds and schools or other public uses within the subdivision, in those cases in which the Planning and Zoning Commission or the board of trustees deems such requirements to be reasonable, on the following conditions:
1. In no case shall the total amount of required public area exceed ten percent (10%) of the total gross acreage owned and controlled by one developer; and
2. The acquisition of the additional area needed for parks, playgrounds, schools or other public uses, other than streets and alleys, shall be secured by the proper governing body, or arrangements made for securing the area, from the owner.
B. In one subdivision of any land within the village, or within one and one-half (1-1/2) miles of the corporate limits, due regard shall be shown for all natural features such as tree growth, watercourses, historic spots, or similar conditions, which, if presented, will add attractiveness and value to the proposed development.
C. Where a residential subdivision adjoins a railroad right of way, an industrial area, or a business area of similar land uses which might have a deleterious effect on the residential use of the property, a buffer planting strip ten feet (10') or more shall be suitably planted to form an effective screen. (Ord. 01-25, 8-16-2001; amd. Ord. 21-15, 4-15-2021)