A. Intent And Purpose: The neighborhood open space requirements are intended to ensure provision of adequate usable neighborhood open space, parks and recreation facilities in a manner that is consistent with the neighborhood open space plan, as amended, by using a fair and reasonably calculable method to equitably apportion the costs of acquiring and/or developing land for those purposes. Active, usable neighborhood open space includes pedestrian/bicycle trails preferably located within natural greenway systems, and also includes neighborhood parks that serve nearby residents. Portions of community parks may be adapted for neighborhood use, but this chapter is not intended to fund the acquisition of community parks or large playing fields for organized sports.
B. Dedication Of Land Or Payment Of Fees In Lieu Of Land Required: As a condition of approval for residential subdivisions and commercial subdivisions containing residential uses, the applicant shall dedicate land or pay a fee in lieu of land, or a combination thereof, for park, greenway, recreational and open space purposes, as determined by the city and in accordance with the provisions of title 14, chapter 5, article K, "Neighborhood Open Space Requirements", of this code. (Ord. 08-4313, 8-26-2008)