10-10-7 In Lieu Substitutions For Open Space Requirements
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A. Cash in Lieu. The city may, at its sole discretion, accept cash in lieu of open space or amenity requirements where such funds can be more effectively used to acquire land at a more appropriate or significant location consistent with the general plan and the parks and recreation master plan. Cash in lieu payments shall not be accepted until a qualified appraisal is provided by the
city, at the cost of the applicant. The appraisal shall identify the value of the original land for which the in-lieu substitution is proposed and shall appraise the land based on the use that will be permitted if the open space requirement is removed, and for which cash in lieu shall be offered.
B. Approval Required Prior to Recordation. Recordation of a final plat for a SCPUD utilizing a cash in-lieu substitution may not occur until the in-lieu substitution is approved and finalized.