Chapter 17.153 — RESERVATION OF LAND FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES

As a condition of approval of a tentative map, the subdivider may be required to reserve sites, appropriate in area and location for parks, recreation facilities, fire stations, libraries, or other public uses according to the standards contained in this chapter. (08-05)

Where a park, recreation facility, fire station, library or other public use is shown on the General Plan or an adopted specific plan, the City may require the subdivider to reserve such sites as the City may determine to be in accordance with the standards and policies contained in the General Plan or adopted specific plan, subject to the following conditions:

• A. The reserved area shall be of such size and shape as to permit the balance of property within which the reserved land is located to develop in an orderly and efficient manner.

• B. The amount of land to be reserved shall not make development of the remaining land held by the subdivider economically unfeasible.

• C. The reserved area shall conform to the General Plan or applicable adopted specific plan and shall be in such multiples of streets and parcels as to permit an efficient division of the reserved area in the event that it is not acquired within the prescribed period specified in this chapter.

(08-05)

• A. Acquisition Procedure

The public agency for whose benefit an area has been reserved shall at the time of approval of the final tract or parcel map enter into a binding agreement to acquire such reserved area within two years after completion and acceptance of all improvements unless such period of time is extended by mutual agreement.

• B. Payment to Subdivider

The purchase price of the reserved land shall be the market value thereof at the time of the filing of the tentative map, plus the taxes against the reserved land from the date of the reservation and any other costs incurred by the subdivider in the maintenance of the reserved land, including interest costs incurred on any loan covering the reserved land. (08-05)

If the public agency for whose benefit an area has been reserved does not enter into such a binding agreement, the reservation of such area shall automatically terminate. (08-05)

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City of Claremont, CA

SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE

§ 17.156.000

§ 17.156.020