(a) Dedications of land for open space and recreation shall be consistent with land use plan contained within the most recent adopted Comprehensive Plan.
(b) Every effort should be made to incorporate land within the community that possesses significant natural or scenic resources.
(c) Specific locations proposed for dedication of park and open space land shall be at locations deemed appropriate by the Planning Commission. If a specific location has been recommended as a park or open space site in the Comprehensive Plan or any park and open space plan adopted by the City, the subdivision shall show the dedication of land in a location corresponding to that recommended in the applicable plan.
(d) Detention and retention ponds shall not be used towards the computation of required park and open space area unless such areas provide accessible facilities and useable open space area for the enjoyment of the public or residents of the subdivision.
(Ord. 173-2000. Passed 12-17-00.)