Ordinances-1998-218

B) At the time of the preliminary plat approval, the City Council, upon recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission, shall determine whether to require a dedication of land within the subdivision or the payment of a fee, in lieu thereof, or a combination of both, from the subdivider, for parks and open space. C) Where a dedication is required, it shall be accomplished with a properly executed Warranty Deed dedicating the required land to the City without cost to the City. Where a fee, in lieu of dedication is required, the fee shall be deposited with the City Clerk. Whichever action is required, it shall be accomplished prior to the approval of the final plat. D) The determination by the City of whether to require dedication of land, or a fee, in lieu thereof, shall be based on the following: 1) Recreational element of the City's Community Development Plan. 2) Topographic and geologic conditions and access and location of land in subdivision available for dedication 3) Size and shape of the subdivision and land available for dedication. 4) The relation of the subdivision to the Community Development Plan map, particularly as such plan map may show proposed public service areas, open space and recreational areas. 5) The character and recreational needs of the neighborhood in which the subdivision is located.