(A) All new subdivisions shall dedicate land for public use such as parks, green area, playgrounds or other open space use according to the following types of subdivision:
(1) Residential subdivision of up to 10 dwelling units per gross acre - 7% of the total gross area;
(2) Residential subdivision in excess of 10 dwelling units per gross acre - 10% of the total gross area;
(3) Commercial and industrial subdivision - 5% of the gross area, including green space dedicated to trees, grass, or shrubs to be maintained by owner or parks or recreational development.
(B) When in the judgment of the Planning Commission, a subdivision is of insufficient size to include an area for park, playground or other open space; or an existing park, playground or open space area is located near or next to the subdivision and can serve the public use needs of that subdivision, the requirements of this section may be reduced or waived.
(Ord. 334, passed 12-27-2004)