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Purpose and Intent
The proposed requirements for park and recreational areas are intended to ensure that there
will be sufficient land dedicated or otherwise set aside, to meet the demand and need of the
future residents for parks and recreational areas. The proposed requirements considered the
projected growth in population and also development within the municipality and the amount of
park and recreational facility needs.
The current land dedication policies that are found in the 1992 comprehensive plan include the
following park and open space policies.
1. Flood plains and land with slopes in excess of 25% should constitute the majority of
open space system.
2. Location of park land should conform to the Open Space Plan.
3. Have easy access from all households in a moderate density residential area and be
a minimum of 10 acres in size.
4. Land uses allowed in parks and open space should include a broad range of
activities including hiking,jogging, riding, golf tennis and other sport courts. However,
some uses may be restricted in certain areas for the safety and convenience of the
public.
Proposed Requirement
1. Residential Developments: Park and recreational areas is a ratio of one (1) acre of
park land for every ten (10) residential dwelling units.
2. Non-residential developments must provide dedicated parks and/or reserved public
open space at a ratio of one (1) acre of park land for every twenty (20) non-
residential gross acres of development or prorated portion.
3. Transfers and Credits for Prior Dedications, Fees and Gifts. May be applicable.
4. The Town Council shall consider the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master
Plan, and other policies and ordinances, as a guideline for decisions relating to
variances and trade-offs.
5. Physical or Equipment Improvements to Public Parks may be made in lieu of land
dedication.
6. A developer may request credit for any private park but such private park may satisfy
no more than 10% of the total park and recreation area dedication requirement.