Danville Municipal Code Div. 1 General

This section is enacted under Section 66477 of the Government Code of the State of California and the Town’s police power. The park and recreational facilities for which dedication of land and/or payment of a fee is required by this section are in accordance with the Recreation element of the General Plan. (Ord. #69-85, § 8-6201)

a. Subdivision and Parcel Maps. At the time of approval of a tentative map or parcel map, the Town shall determine the land required for dedication or the amount of in lieu fee payment. 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 both, at the option of the Town, for park or recreational purposes at the time and according to the standards and formula contained in this section.

b. Building Permit. As a condition of approval of a permit to build a residential structure, including a multiple family structure, mobile home, or second unit, an owner shall pay a fee for public park or recreational purposes in accordance with the same standards as if a final map or parcel map were required. (Ord. #69-85, § 8-6202)

It is found and determined that the public interest, convenience, health, welfare, and safety require that five (5) acres of property for each one thousand (1,000) persons residing within the Town be devoted to park and recreational purposes.

The park and recreational facilities for which dedication of land or payment of a fee or both are required, shall be in accordance with the Recreation, Park and Open Space Elements of the General Plan. (Ord. #69-85, § 8-6203)