Ripon Municipal Code Ch. 16.192 Land Reservation for Public

The purpose of this Chapter is to prescribe regulations for land reservation for parks, recreational facilities, school sites, fire stations, libraries, and other public uses that are required within a proposed subdivision, as provided in Section 66479 of the Government Code. (Ord. 606, 1999)

Land required for public facilities shall be reserved for a period of at least two (2) years after the City Council approval of the last final map included within the approved tentative map. A. Acquisition by Public Agency. During said two (2) year period, the public agency concerned shall have the option of acquiring the property upon payment of just compensation at the time of the exercise of the option. B. Conformance with Plans. Land reservations shall conform to the General Plan and any applicable Master Plan, Specific Plan or Special Purpose Plan or any other relevant plan adopted by the City. C. Release of Obligation. The City Council may, after consideration by the Planning Commission, upon request of the subdivider, and after a public hearing by the City Council release the subdivider from the obligation of such reservation upon finding that to do otherwise would impose an undue hardship upon the subdivider. (Ord. 606, 1999)

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