Public sites and open spaces shall conform to the following standards:
A. Public Uses: Where it is determined that a proposed park, playground, school or other public use as shown on the future acquisition map, as authorized in Idaho Code section 67-6517, is located in whole or in part within a proposed subdivision, the city council shall notify the appropriate public agency concerning the land proposed to be acquired. Within thirty (30) days of the date of notice, the public agency may request the governing body to suspend consideration on the subdivision for sixty (60) days. If an agreement is not reached within sixty (60) days, the city council shall resume consideration of the subdivision.
B. Natural Features: Existing natural features which add value to residential development and enhance the attractiveness of the community (such as trees, watercourses, historic spots and similar irreplaceable assets) shall be preserved in the design of the subdivision.
C. Special Development: In the case of planned unit developments and large scale developments, the city council may require sufficient public and/or private park or open space facilities of acceptable size and location, and site characteristics that may be suitable for the proposed development. (Ord. 98-4, 10-12-1998)