CHAPTER 8
DEDICATION OF PUBLIC LANDS

SECTION:

11-8-1: Dedication Prerequisite To Final Plat Approval

11-8-2: Park Land Donation Criteria

11-8-3: School Site Dedication Criteria

11-8-4: Land Dedication Or Cash Contribution Criteria

11-8-5: Cash Contribution In Lieu Of Park And School Sites Criteria

11-8-6: Density Formula

11-8-7: Reservation Of Additional Land

11-8-8: Combining With Adjoining Developments

11-8-9: Topography And Grading

11-8-10: Improved Sites

11-8-11: Time For Conveyance

11-8-1: DEDICATION PREREQUISITE TO FINAL PLAT APPROVAL:

As a condition of approval of a final plat of subdivision, or of a final plat of a planned unit development, each subdivider or developer will be required to dedicate land for park or recreation purposes and land for school sites, to serve the immediate and future needs of the residents of the development, or cash contribution in lieu of actual land dedication, or a combination of both, at the option of the Village, in accordance with the criteria and formula set out in this Chapter. (Ord. 91-21, 8-6-1991)

11-8-2: PARK LAND DONATION CRITERIA:

   A.   Requirement And Population Ratio: The estimated ultimate population of a proposed development shall bear directly upon the amount of land required for dedication. The total requirement shall be five and one-half (5.5) acres of land per one thousand (1,000) of the estimated ultimate population.

   B.   Location: A park site adjoining all elementary school sites of not less than five (5) acres shall be considered a requirement. A central location which will serve equally the entire development is most desirable. In large developments, these sites can be located throughout the development according to established standards for park area distances.

   C.   Credit For Private Open Space And Recreation Areas: When subdividers or developers provide their own open space for recreation areas and facilities, it has the effect of reducing the demand for local public recreational services. Depending upon the size of the development, a portion of the park and recreation area in subdivisions or planned unit developments may, at the option of the Village President and Board of Trustees, be provided in the form of "private" open space in lieu of dedicated "public" open space. The extent of same shall be determined by the Village President and Board of Trustees, based upon the needs of the projected residents and in conformance to the total park and recreational land for the general area. Wetlands, floodplains or retention/detention ponds generally will not be acceptable as land donations. However, the Village Board may accept land donations consisting of up to fifty percent (50%) of such areas if the Board determines the property is suitable for the intended purposes of this Chapter.

In general, a substitution of private open space for dedicated parks will imply a substantially higher degree of improvement and the installation of recreational facilities, including equipment, by the subdivider or developer as part of his obligation. Detailed plans of such areas, including specifications of facilities to be installed, must be approved by the Village, and before any credit is given for private recreation areas, the subdivider or developer must guarantee that these private recreation areas will be permanently maintained for such use by the execution of the appropriate legal documents and security for any improvements. Private swimming clubs are included in this provision. When an adjustment for private recreation areas is warranted, it will be necessary to compute the total park land dedication that would have been required from the subdivision of planned unit development and then subtract the credit to be given. (Ord. 91-21, 8-6-1991)