(A) When subdividers or developers provide their own open space for recreation areas and facilities, it has the effect or reducing the demand for local public recreational services. Depending on the size of development, a portion of the park and recreation areas in subdivisions or developments may, at the option of the Zoning, Subdivision and Planning Committee of the County Board, be provided in the form of private open space in lieu of dedicated public open space. The extent shall be determined by the Zoning, Subdivision and Planning Committee based on the type of recreational needs of the projected residents and in conformance to the total park and recreational land requirements for the general area pursuant to § 91.01.
(B) 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 developer as part of his or her obligation.
(1) Detailed plans of the areas, including specifications of facilities to be installed, must be approved by the Zoning, Subdivision and Planning Committee, and before any credit is given for private recreational areas, the subdivider or developer must establish a permanent system of maintenance with the execution of the appropriate legal documents.
(2) 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 or planned unit development and then subtract the credit to be given.
(1980 Code, § 91.05) (Res. 79-60, adopted 4-25-1979)