§ 78-109. Park site improvements.

The city shall have the right to accept neighborhood park site improvements in lieu of the payment of cash, provided the cost of construction of such improvement is equal or exceeds the cash in lieu amount. The implementation of this provision shall require and be conditioned upon the following:

(1)

Site plan: Such improvements shall be in accordance with a site plan. The site plan will include at a minimum a topographic element including proposed grading, landscaping and beautification elements, site facilities, recreational facilities, and existing and proposed utilities. The site plan shall be drawn at a scale of one inch to 20 feet (or a suitable scale). All approved improvements shall be designed in compliance with the Design Manual for Public Works/Utilities applicable to such improvements. Additionally, the subdivider shall include details related to materials, equipment, methods of construction, warranties, assurances, and indemnifications. All proposed improvements shall be subject to the approval of the city.

(2)

The site plan must be approved by the city prior to the filing of the final plat.

(3)

The subdivider and the city shall, prior to initiation of work on such improvements, enter into an agreement for credit of the subdivider expenses for authorized park improvements. Final credit will be accorded to the subdivider upon final acceptance of the authorized park improvements.

(4)

Site improvements: Improvements proposed in the site plan may include one or more of the following neighborhood park improvements. Any improvements proposed by the subdivider, but not included in this list, and/or any improvements which are not needed or deemed necessary at the site, may be rejected by the city. In addition, the city may approve the provision of any improvement not shown on this list if such improvement is in compliance with the findings and recommendations of the park master plan.

a.

Playgrounds (provisions for handicap access and use must be made).

b.

Practice athletic fields.

c.

Volleyball courts.

d.

Basketball courts.

e.

Tennis courts.

f.

Multipurpose trails and walkways.

g.

Benches and picnic tables.

h.

Drinking fountains.

i.

Security lighting (provided that electrical service is placed underground).

j.

Landscaping, irrigation and park signage.

k.

Parking and park roads.

(5)

If the payment of cash in lieu of dedication value is in excess of the value of the improvements being provided, the excess shall be paid to the city prior to the filing of the final plat. In no case shall the city be required to reimburse the subdivider if the subdivider chooses to improve the parkland at a value greater than required.

(Code 1973, § 17-44; Ord. No. O-15-94, § 4, 4-25-94)