8D.9.1 Recreation Standards

The Planning Commission, in its review of each major subdivision, shall require that land be reserved and improvements installed for parks and playgrounds or other recreation purposes in locations designated on any Master Plans or otherwise where such reservations would be appropriate and the park would benefit the subdivision and its residents. Each reservation shall be of suitable size, dimension, topography, and general character and shall have adequate access for the particular purposes envisioned by the Planning Commission. The area shall be shown and marked on the plat, "Reserved for Park and/or Recreation Purposes." The developer will also be required to install improvements to the recreation areas. These improvements will be built to City specifications. When recreation areas are required, the Planning Commission shall determine the number of acres to be reserved using the following formula as a minimum: providing one acre of recreation area for developments up to one hundred (100) single family dwelling units and one acre for every one hundred (100) units or fractions thereafter. This calculation equates to four hundred thirty seven (437) square feet per single family dwelling unit. The Planning Commission shall also determine the level of improvements required. All required improvements shall be built to City specifications. The Planning Commission may refer such proposed reservations to the City official or department in charge of operating parks and recreation for recommendation. The developer shall dedicate all such recreation areas and facilities to the City as a condition of final subdivision plat approval.