In the interest of the public health and general welfare, recreational areas shall be dedicated or reserved within the proposed subdivision and shall be of such size, dimensions, design and location to adequately serve the recreational needs of the property owners.
Recreational areas shall comprise not less than five percent of the area of the proposed subdivision, not including areas devoted to public right of ways.
The developer shall provide, to the Planning Commission's satisfaction, such information or evidence as may be necessary to indicate that the recreational areas provided are in conformity with this section prior to the approval of the final plat.
Upon good cause shown, the Commission may authorize a variance in the amount of land devoted to recreational areas, provided such variance is in keeping with the intent of this section.
(Ord. 156-72. Passed 8-28-72.)