Irvine Municipal Code Ch. 8-20 Preservation Area in Planning Area 12

A. The specified preservation area in Planning Area 12 shall be dedicated to the City for public open space purposes in accordance with this division (see Figure 8-19). A park-and-ride facility may be located in the preservation area. Should a park-and-ride facility be located in the preservation area, the landowner may convey that portion of the preservation area needed for the facility to Caltrans or other appropriate public agency.

B. Prior to conveyance, agriculture may continue on this site at the discretion of the landowner. An agricultural preserve contract will be made available if requested by the landowner.

C. A golf course is a permitted use in the preservation area in Planning Area 12 subject to the City's approval of such use and provided the landowner conveys an open space easement, limiting its use to a golf course and customary and appurtenant facilities, to the City. Conveyance of such an easement satisfies any dedication requirement of the implementation action program.

D. Should the City elect to apply a golf course designation to this area subsequent to the receipt of such land in accordance with the implementation action program, the prior landowner will be offered an exclusive right at no cost for such right to operate the golf course as a for-profit facility open to the public.

(Code 1976, § V.E-716; Ord. No. 94-7, § 3, 6-14-94)