11-1-7.75 Donation, Gifting or Procurement of Land for Parks

A developer or a landowner may propose a park incorporated into his development plat for purposes of donation or gifting, or for future sale to the City. It will be the option of the City Council to determine the need and feasibility for such a design. When a park or recreational facility has been designated in the City’s General Plan and is to be located in whole or in part within the proposed subdivision to serve the immediate and future needs of the residents of the neighborhood within which the sub division is located, the sub divider or developer may donate, gift or sell land for a local park sufficient in size and topography to serve the residents of the neighborhood within which the subdivision is located. Donated, gifted or sold land for parks will not be in the computation of the lots allowable in their development. Such donation, gifts or procurement are at the option and discretion of the City Council and they may place conditions to the acceptance of such property. It is the intent of this Section to encourage incentives and cooperation with developers in the implementation of the City’s General Plan as it relates to parks and recreation properties. It will be the responsibility of the City Council to establish criteria for park development. (Ord. 2000-4-1 2, 4-12-2000)