(a) A plan for the open space areas shall be submitted and shall include a cost estimate of improvements to be made within the open space.
(b) Whenever a developer or proprietor employs the terms of this Chapter, provision shall be made for the incorporation of a Home Owners Association or equivalent or some other means of assuring the open space remains in perpetuity. If an association, it shall provide for mandatory membership with fees adequate to maintain all common open space areas and the means whereby maintenance of the open space can be carried out through a lien on the properties of the subdivision if the open space is not maintained in a manner satisfactory to the City.
(c) Information shall be submitted to the City Law Director who shall review the proposed subdivision open space plan and render an opinion with respect to:
(1) The proposed manner of holding title to the open land;
(2) The proposed manner of payment of taxes;
(3) The proposed method of regulating the use of the open land;
(4) The proposed method of maintenance of property and financing thereof;
(5) Any other factor related to the legal or practical problems of ownership, use and maintenance of the open land.
(Ord. 24-2006. Passed 3-7-06.)