(A) Requirements and population ratio. The ultimate density of a proposed development for any residential use, regardless of the zoning classification of the property to be developed, shall bear directly upon the amount of land required for dedication. The total requirement shall be 5.5 acres of land per 1,000 of ultimate population. The required 5.5 acres may be allocated by the City Council, in its discretion, based upon the following criteria:
Types of Recreation Areas | Size Range | Minimum Acres per 1,000 People |
(a) Mini or vest pocket park | .20 acres | Not applicable |
(b) Playlot | .5 to 2.9 acres | .5 |
(c) Neighborhood playground | 3 to 4.9 acres | 1.5 |
(d) Neighborhood park and school | 5 acres per elementary school to 6.9 acres per junior high school | Not applicable |
(e) Neighborhood park | 7 to 14.9 acres | 1.5 |
(f) Playfield | 15 to 40 acres or more | 1.5 |
(g) Regional community park | 40 to 100 acres or more | 4.00 |
(B) Location. The most desirable location for land dedication for park, open space and recreation purposes is a central location within the subdivision or PUD that will serve the entire subdivision or PUD equally. In large subdivisions or PUD's, such park, open space and recreation sites may be located throughout the subdivision or PUD, and shall meet established standards for the appropriate distances between park, open space and recreation areas as set forth in Recreation Park and Open Space Standards and Guidelines. Additional guidelines for consideration in locating park, open space and recreation sites include, but are not limited to, the size of the subdivision or PUD; the proximity of a proposed site to other parks, open spaces, recreation areas, schools and municipal services; and the topography and shape of the proposed site.
(C) Credit for private park, open space and recreation areas. As the provision of private park, open space and recreation areas has the effect of reducing the demand for public parks, open spaces and recreation areas, consideration may be given to reducing the required land dedication or contribution for park, open space and recreation purposes by the substitution of private park, open space and recreation areas. The extent to which private park, open space and recreation areas may be substituted shall be determined by the City Council, based on the following standards:
(1) The extent to which the substituted private park, open space and recreation sites substantially conform with the total park and recreation land requirements for the general area as identified in the city's Comprehensive Plan.
(2) Whether the subdivider or developer has provided guarantees, by the execution of appropriate legal documents, to assure permanent and ongoing maintenance of the private park, open space and recreation areas.
(Ord. 08-19, passed 9-9-08)