Ordinances-2012-319

3) Determination Of Fees In Lieu Of Dedication Criteria: The City may, at its discretion, require the payment of fees in lieu of the subdivider dedicating land, if the City finds that all or part of the land required for dedication is not suitable for public recreation and open space purposes, or upon a finding that the recreational needs of the proposed subdivision can be met by other park, greenway, or recreational facilities planned or constructed by the City within reasonable proximity to the subdivision. The City will consider the following factors in making its determination: a) Recreational and open space elements of the City comprehensive plan, as amended, and the relation of the subdivision to the proposed open space and recreational areas; b) Topographic and geologic conditions of the land available for dedication; c) Size, shape, location of and access to the land available for dedication; d) The character and recreational needs of the neighborhood where the subdivision is located; e) The costs of developing open space and recreational areas in the subdivision; f) The actual or potential development of open space and recreational areas on land adjacent to the subdivision which will serve the needs of the subdivision; g) Recommendations of staff, the parks and recreation commission and the planning and zoning commission; and h) Any other relevant information. 4) Time Of Payment: Fees in lieu of dedication must be paid in full by the subdivider or developer prior to the issuance of the first building permit for