§ 153.187 PUBLIC USE AREAS.

   (A)   Whereas new subdivisions are required to reserve open space in accordance with §§ 153.245 through 153.254, the Planning Commission may accept such public use areas as part of the city’s system of parks and recreation areas.

   (B)   Where a proposed open space, park, playground or other public use shown in a plan adopted by the city is located in whole or in part in a subdivision, the city may require the public dedication or reservation of the subject site on the final plat for the subdivision if, and only if, the impact of the development on the city park system is roughly proportionate to the dedication or reservation being made. (See also §§ 153.245 through 153.254.)

   (C)   The city may purchase or accept voluntary dedication or reservation of areas within the subdivision that are suitable for the development of parks and other public uses; however, the city is under no obligation to accept such areas offered for dedication or sale.

(Ord. 1267, passed 1-3-2012)