12-3-5: PUBLIC SITES AND OPEN SPACES:
In subdividing land or resubdividing an existing plat, due consideration shall be given by the subdivider and by the Planning Commission upon review, to the dedication or reservation of suitable site for schools, parks, playgrounds, conservation areas, or other public or semipublic recreational areas or open spaces. Areas so dedicated or reserved shall conform as nearly as possible to the Comprehensive Plan. Whenever the Comprehensive Plan shows the proposed park or recreational area partially or completely within a proposed subdivision, the preliminary and final plats of said subdivision shall show the proposed site as reserved and the City shall have one year from date of approval of the preliminary plat by the Planning Commission in which to purchase said land or to initiate condemnation proceedings with respect thereto. (Ord. 470, 2-18-1975)