(A) An intent of the subdivision code shall be to maintain the existing high quality of life for present and future residents by preserving open spaces for public parks without raising taxes and by placing the responsibility for these services on the subdivision developments that create the need for recreational and other open space and that cause the impact on existing resources. The subsequent provisions are intended to provide the Village of Millstadt with a financing mechanism for developing and maintaining a safe and clean park system, which meets the recreational and leisure needs of the residents of the village.
(B) As a condition of approval of any subdivision, as defined herein, authorizing new residential lots or units, to the extent the requirements of this code have not already been satisfied, within the corporate limits of the village, or within the planning jurisdiction of the village (being one and one-half miles outside the corporate limits), the subdivider shall dedicate real property on-site, or equivalent real property off-site acceptable to the village, or make a cash payment in lieu of land dedication, or a combination of both, at the option of the village, for parks and open space to serve the immediate and future needs of the residents of the development or redevelopment. Such dedication or payment shall be (“land/cash contribution”) in a total amount sufficient to satisfy the criteria and formula contained within this code.
(C) Unless otherwise agreed in writing between the developer and village, any land to be dedicated for park or recreational purposes shall be platted, dedicated and improved as part of the first phase of any subdivision. Dedication deeds and plats shall be in such a form as required by the Village Attorney and required by the village for acceptance. Nothing herein shall be deemed to require the village to accept any dedication of land until express action by the village accepting such dedication for maintenance purposes.
(Ord. 1025, passed 4-20-09)