(A) Park reservation and dedication. No parks shall be dedicated to the city without the city’s formal acceptance. Parks and trails shall be denied where the Council determines that the proposed parks and trails are inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan, would impose an unreasonable maintenance responsibility on the city, or are judged to be premature based on service demand. If land is to be dedicated, the city shall specify the proposed land requirements and the developer shall accommodate the dedication. Specified parks and trails and improvements shall be dedicated to the city upon approval of the final plat and completion and acceptance of the improvements.
(B) Minimum park improvements. Unless waived by the Council, parks and trails shall be improved by the developer prior to acceptance by the city. The minimum park improvements shall include:
(1) Grading and clearance of unwanted vegetation;
(2) Installation of drainage and stream erosion controls;
(3) Establishment of turf and planting of trees; and
(4) When required, the installation of trails, which shall be as follows:
(a) A minimum of 8 feet wide and constructed as required by Council;
(b) Railings may be required at the developer’s expense if the adjoining grade of or obstructions along the trail present safety concerns;
(c) An engineering plan for the trails, including adjacent streets, floodplain location, and other information related to the trail design shall be submitted and approved by the city prior to release for construction; and
(d) Barricades, fencing, or warnings shall be maintained during the construction process.
(Ord. 487, passed 7-18-2000; Am. Ord. 737, passed 7-20-2016) Penalty, see § 155.999