10-1-119 DEDICATIONS OF PARKS, SCHOOL SITES, OTHER PUBLIC SPACES
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Text pulled 2026-10-19 from this source.
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1. All streets within the subdivision must be dedicated to the City for public use.
2. The City may require off-street parking areas within the retail center of a new subdivision and specify requirements for maintenance of the same.
3. Where natural or scenic features and/or historic community assets exist, such locations are to be safeguarded either by dedication to a public or private agency by the subdivider.
4. Dedication of all other open space within the subdivision will be required in accordance with the plans of the City council relating to parks, recreational centers and other public uses.
5. Subdivisions with 20 residential units and larger must comply with the following requirements regarding open space: a. Open space shall be provided at a minimum of ½ acre per every 20 residential units with a maximum requirement of 2 acres total. No requirement in this section shall preclude open space in excess of the minimum requirements. Open space shall be exclusive of any required setback areas. b. Considerations for xeriscape, recreational open space may be considered. In the case of proposals concerning xeriscape, recreational open spaces, the subdivider is required to submit the plans to the Planning Commission for their approval. Such areas must allow for recreational opportunities, including as examples, and not by way of limitation, picnic areas, pavilions, walking/biking paths, pickleball courts, tennis courts, basketball courts, and volleyball courts. In reviewing such plans, the City will weigh the benefit of the xeriscape, recreational open space versus the maintenance costs. c. The minimum amount of open space shall be provided in the preliminary plan of the development. d. Open space shall be separated from streets, service and parking areas by a fence (refer to Fountain Green City Code for fencing details). e. Upon consideration of the designed and fully developed open space, including but not limited to the amenities provided within the open space, the number of residences served, access, parking, and whether such is in the best interest of the City, the City may, in its discretion, after request by the subdivider, accept ownership and maintenance of the open space.
6. When tracts to be subdivided are less than forty (40) acres, public space dedicated may be combined with dedications from adjoining tracts in order to receive usable recreational areas without resulting hardships on the subdivider of a small tract.