§ 32-83.11. Standard and Formula for Dedication of Land.  


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  • The amount of land to be dedicated shall be determined according to the following standards and formula:
    a. The average number of persons occupying the type(s) of units to be constructed is multiplied by the park acreage standard, five (5) acres per one thousand (1,000) (.005); the product shall equal the minimum park acreage dedication for each unit of that type to be constructed.
    Average number of persons/unit x .005 = minimum acreage dedication/unit.
    b. The following table of population density applies:
    Park Land Dedication Formula Table
    Type of Dwelling
    Average Persons per Unit
    Multiplied by Park Standard
    Acreage Required per Dwelling Unit
    Single Family, Detached
    3.02
    x
    .005
    .0151
    Single Family, Attached
    2.04
    x
    .005
    .0102
    Duplex
    1.8
    x
    .005
    .009
    Cluster, 3 or 4
    1.87
    x
    .005
    .00935
    Cluster, 5 or more
    1.76
    x
    .005
    .0088
    c. Land dedicated for a park shall be suitable in location and topography for development as a park with active recreational facilities.
    d. Land offered for dedication for local park or recreational purposes shall have access to at least one (1) existing or proposed public street to be constructed in the subject project. The provision of street access and related improvements shall be made without consideration of credit. The Town may waive this requirement if it is unnecessary for the maintenance of the park area or access by residents.
    e. The land to be dedicated and the improvements to be made under this section are subject to approval by the Town.
    f. Dedication of the land shall be made in accordance with the procedures in Division 5. (Ord. #69-83, §8-6211; Ord. #2003-08, §1)