Cupertino Municipal Code Art. II Park Land Dedication

This section is enacted pursuant to the authority granted by the Government Code. The park and recreational facilities for which dedication of land and/or payment of a fee is required by this chapter are in accordance with the open space and conservation element of the adopted General Plan of the City of Cupertino, and any amendments.

(Ord. 19-2192, § 3 (part), 2019; Ord. 14-2125, § 2 (part), 2014; Ord. 2085, § 2 (part), 2011; Ord. 1384, Exhibit A (part), 1986)

A. As a condition of approval of a final subdivision map or parcel map, the subdivider shall dedicate land, pay a fee in lieu thereof, or a combination of both for park or recreational purposes at the time and according to the standards and formula contained in Chapter 13.08. The City has the discretion to determine which of the three options shall be required.

B. The provisions of this chapter are not applicable to the following land use categories:

1. Commercial or industrial subdivisions;

2. Condominium conversion projects or stock cooperatives which consist of the subdivision of air space in an existing apartment building which is more than five years old when no new dwelling units are added;

3. Convalescent hospitals and similar dependent care facilities; and

4. Subdivisions containing less than five parcels and not used for residential purposes.

(Ord. 19-2192, § 3 (part), 2019; Ord. 14-2125, § 2 (part), 2014; Ord. 2085, § 2 (part), 2011; Ord. 1384, Exhibit A (part), 1986)

The Park Land Dedication shall be as identified in the City’s General Plan and Chapter 13.08.

(Ord. 19-2192, § 3 (part), 2019; Ord. 14-2125, § 2 (part), 2014; Ord. 2085, § 2 (part), 2011; Ord. 1384, Exhibit A (part), 1986)

A. Where dedication of land is required, the subdivider shall dedicate park land in compliance with the formula set out in Section 13.08.050.

(Ord. 19-2192, § 3 (part), 2019; Ord. 14-2125, § 2 (part), 2014; Ord. 2085, § 2 (part), 2011; Ord. 1384, Exhibit A (part), 1986)

A. Fees in Lieu of Land Required. Where fees in lieu of park land are required, the subdivider shall pay such fees in compliance with Section 13.08.060.

(Ord. 19-2192, § 3 (part), 2019; Ord. 14-2125, § 2 (part), 2014; Ord. 2085, § 2 (part), 2011; Ord. 1609, § 1 (part), 1992; Ord. 1384, Exhibit A (part), 1986)

The criteria for requiring subdividers to dedicate land and pay a fee in lieu thereof is set forth in Section 13.08.070 and Section 18.24.090.

(Ord. 19-2192, § 3 (part), 2019; Ord. 14-2125, § 2 (part), 2014; Ord. 2085, § 2 (part), 2011; Ord. 1384, Exhibit A (part), 1986)

Where the proposed subdivision lies within an area not included but to be included within the City's General Plan, the subdivider shall dedicate land, pay a fee in lieu, or a combination of both, in accordance with the adopted park and recreational principles and standards of the City's General Plan and in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. 19-2192, § 3 (part), 2019; Ord. 14-2125, § 2 (part), 2014; Ord. 2085, § 2 (part), 2011; Ord. 1384, Exhibit A (part), 1986)

A. In addition to the standards identified in Section 13.08.070 for whether the City shall accept land dedication or elect to require payment of a fee, for subdivisions containing fifty parcels or more, or for a condominium project, stock cooperative, or community apartment project exceeding 50 dwelling units, the City shall also consider the policies contained in the Recreation, Parks, and Community Services element of the City's General Plan.

B. The determination of the City as to whether land shall be dedicated, or whether a fee shall be charged, or a combination thereof, shall be final and conclusive.

(Ord. 19-2192, § 3 (part), 2019; Ord. 14-2125, § 2 (part), 2014; Ord. 2085, § 2 (part), 2011; Ord. 1384, Exhibit A (part), 1986)

Where private open space for park and recreational purposes is provided in a proposed subdivision, a credit shall be given against the requirement of land dedication or payment of fees in lieu thereof, pursuant to requirements of Section 13.08.080.

(Ord. 19-2192, § 3 (part), 2019; Ord. 14-2125, § 2 (part), 2014; Ord. 2085, § 2 (part), 2011; Ord. 1674, 1995; Ord. 1384, Exhibit A (part), 1986)

Where any proposed subdivision contains existing residential units, a credit shall be given against the requirement of land dedication or payment of fees in lieu thereof for each lot which contains residential unit or units. As used herein, the term "existing" refers to a residential unit or units which exist at the time of the recordation of a final map or which were demolished within one year prior of the tentative map application, for which previously park land dedication or fees in lieu have been collected.

(Ord. 19-2192, § 3 (part), 2019; Ord. 14-2125, § 2 (part), 2014; Ord. 2085, § 2 (part), 2011; Ord. 1853, § 2, 2000)

A. At the time of approval of the tentative subdivision map, the City Council shall determine whether land is to be dedicated and/or fees to be paid, or a combination of both, by the subdivider pursuant to Chapter 13.08.

B. At the time of the filing of the final subdivision map, the subdivider shall dedicate the land and/or pay the fees.

C. Open space covenants for private park or recreational facilities shall be submitted to the City prior to approval of the final subdivision map and shall be recorded simultaneously with the final subdivision map.

D. The City will provide a credit to the Developer for the value of any improvements installed by the Developer. This credit shall include a reduction in the amount of land dedicated or fees in-lieu thereof. Improvements and installations performed by the developer for which credits are given must be designed and constructed prior to occupancy of the development.

(Ord. 19-2192, § 3 (part), 2019; Ord. 14-2125, § 2 (part), 2014; Ord. 2085, § 2 (part), 2011; Ord. 1384, Exhibit A (part), 1986)

At the time of approval of the final subdivision map, the City Council shall specify when development of the park or recreational facilities shall be commenced.

(Ord. 19-2192, § 4 (part), 2019; Ord. 14-2125, § 2 (part), 2014; Ord. 2085, § 2 (part), 2011; Ord. 1384, Exhibit A (part), 1986)