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APPENDIX E PARK AND RECREATION ORDINANCES AND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN J ARTICLE 2 - DESIGN STANDARDS 21. GENERAL. . .Subdivision design shall comply with the following general design standards: 21.01. NATURAL FEATURES: Existing natural features which would add value to the subdivision and the City such as trees, steep slopes, water~ courses, historic spots and similar irreplaceable assets, shall be preserve.d, insofar as possible, through harmonious design of the subdivis50n. 21.02. LAND DEDICATION. In all new subdivisions, ten (10) percent of the gross area subdivided shall be dedicated for public recreation space, with such ten (10) percent being in addition to property dedicated fo~ streets, alleys, ease- ments, or other public' ways. No areas may be dedicated for public use until such areas have been approved as being suitable and needed for the public health, safety, convenience, and or general welfare. When the subdivision is too small for practical dedica,tion of public l~nd or if no land in the subdivision is suitable for such.use, the subdivider shall be requi1:'ed to pa-y a fee as per. schedule in effect per . . lot created or ten (10) percent of the sub- . division land value, wnichever is greater, prior to subdivision; the value (marke-t) of the land shall be determined by negogiation between City and developer. Lots created in any manner that. are larger than five (5) acres or three hundred ()OO) feet in. width shall not be subject to paying a fee in -~ieu of public land dedication, but may be subject to dedication of land for public use. A fee according to current schedule will be charged on every building permit issued pertaining to new housing units for parks and playgrounds. 21.0). PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT. The design standards of this ordinance may be modified by the Council in the case of a plan utilizing an unusual concept of development which meets the requirements of this section. The planned unit development