Where a park, playground, school, or public access to water frontage, which is shown on an official map or in a plan for future use, or is deemed essential by the Village Planning Commission, is located in whole, or in part, in the proposed subdivision, the Commission shall request the dedication of such area within the subdivision. The subdivider shall pay for only that portion of the cost of the public site that benefits his or her subdivision, as determined by the Commission. Every subdivider of land for subdivision not containing public sites shall be requested to provide land or payment in lieu thereof for that portion of benefits from public sites accruing to his or her land, as determined by the Commission. The Commission shall, whenever possible, establish the preservation of all natural features which add value to residential developments and to the community, such as large trees or groves, watercourses, beaches, areas of historical significance, vistas, and similar irreplaceable assets.
(Ord. 367, passed 8-27-1973)