Where the city council finds that the public interest so required, it may, as a condition of approval, on a subdivision, lot split or other division of land contemplated by the act or this chapter, require that there be a reservation of land made for parks, recreational facilities, fire station, libraries or other public uses, as contemplated by section 66479 of the act. No such reservation shall be so imposed except in compliance with the provisions of the act. (1960 Code)