Consideration shall be given to the allocation of areas suitably located and of adequate size for playgrounds, school sites, parks and other outdoor recreational facilities as indicated in the Comprehensive Plan, and to be made available by one or more of the following methods:
(A) Dedication to public uses;
(B) Reservation of land for the use of property owners by deeds or covenants;
(C) (1) Reservation for acquisition by public agency within a period of three years. Said reservation shall be made in such a manner as to provide for release of the land to the developer in the event no public agency proceeds with the purchase.
(2) Due regard shall be shown for preserving outstanding cultural, historical or natural features such as scenic spots, water courses or exceptionally fine groves of trees. Dedication to and acceptance by a public agency is usually the best means of assuring their preservation. At least 10% of the subdivision, exclusive of streets, shall ordinarily be allocated to open space.
(D) Easements along streams. Whenever any stream or important surface drainage course is located within the area being subdivided, the developer shall provide a permanent easement of sufficient width dedicated to the proper authority for the purpose of widening, deepening, relocating, improving or protecting the stream for drainage or public use.
(Ord. O-28-2021, passed 11-16-2021)