5541-94 _N is RID O; HE C 11Y OF C'LEARWATER, FLORIDA,:
RELATING TO THE RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE LAND
DEDI'CAT'ION REQUIREMENTS;` AMENDING SECTIONS 54.2 AND
5 CODE OF ORDINANCES, TO PROVIDE THAT THE CITY
COMMISSION SHALL DECIDE WHETHER TO REQUIRE < THE
COPEYANCE OF LAND, PAYMENT OF CASH, OR A COMBINATION
THEREOF, TO SATISFY THE RECREATION LAND IMPACT FEE AND
OPE d SPACE IMPACT FEE REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
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O � HE F THE CITY OF
HE ��.1 ORDAINED BY T��_ C�.TY COIviMISSION_ O �.
CLEARATER, FLORIDA:
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Sect54.53,onF 1�� Sections, 54.23 and � .� �, .,ode of Ordinances, are amended
read'-
Sec. 54.2.3. Fees--Determination of amount.
(1) The amount of recreation land and development impart fees shall be
based, to the `.extent possible, upon the intensity of the proposed development and
the findings °contained in the ripen space and recreation study prepared, by the
city, Which pro�tides the inventory information and methodology used to develop
the following' feel schedule:
(a) To provide land on which recreation facilities may be built to
service additFoe�ial population consistent with the level of service prevailing in
the city, al'l 'aplp;l :cable residential de ,elc�pments shall be assessed a recreation
land` impact fee equal to 1 a
50 s �are feet; per dwelling unit or a sum rpf money
equal to the larld value of this assessment.
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facilities to service additional population(b) . To pro vi de ca ital
consistent w i;th the level of service prevailing in the city, all applicable
residential developments shat l be assessed', a recreation facilities impact fee as
set out I in appeilldlix A to this Code.
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(2) When the dedication requirements' set forth in subsection (' )(a) of
this SGrtir3Y! VJOb' d rewire thP_ dedication of more t+3ui Sin pert of � Llit net
residential area of any parcel or plat, ,the applicant shall receive a credit if
private recreation facilities are provided for the use of residents, of the
proposed develooment. Such private recreation facilities shall include' brut not
be limited to swi iming`pools, tennis courts`, handball courts, racquetball','courts,
volleyball coUrts , playgrounds, picnic areas, fitness trails and the like. The
amount of such credit shall be the difference between the recreation land impact
fee computed' according' to the provisions of subsection (1)'(a) of this section and
six percent- of the net residential area of the parcel or plat.
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Siw3- dt �' s ."'+i � ;,�?al�'FYba Y"�.'e' !'����4`. ° i? * 1 j3, C'r`Pi '`� doffs -the add ice
recommendation of he cites manaQer and the parks and recreation director shalI
determi he. whether the retreat i on l and impact fee shall be satisfied by� a land'
dedication,
a9ed cantion,{�y monery payme��y�t or a combination thereof. Ira makinc this
'..dete mii nation?, t�l1 C_' city L�Si13t4{ss on
shall u s e as a b a s�i s the'
following criteria,.
(a) Suitability of land for recreation usage,
(b) Amount of land to be' ded i cited';
(c) Pq~esle nce e absence and location of other recreation; resou�~�:erl in the
area;
(d) Planned recreat. on needs, as documented in the comprehensiv plan,
(e) , Ability to maintain recreation lands in a cost effective miner.
Sec. 54.'53. Fees-Determination of amount'.
The ao�cpumt of the open space impact fee to be assessed is 'esta l i shed
baked art the ratio between public open space and developed land within the city.
The ihventoryi irliformation and methodology are 'outlined in the open space and
recreation stody' prepared in support of this article,
( All q'�ew development and annexation, 'if applicable, shall 'be assessed
an open space; land impact fee as set out in appendix A to this Code. For the
expansion of existing projects, the open space land impact fee small be'I;as set
out in appendix iA 1to this Code'.
(3) The fee amount shall be determined at the time of site plan,
subdivision plat or annexation review. The citv commission , with the advice and
recommendation' of the city mamager and the park's and recreation director shall
determi ne whetheG the fee shall be satisfied by a land dedication, money payment,
or 'a combinati.on ,thereof. In making this determination; the Lilty ,c.[om{m[.icssscic_n
+n rR 44 +y°^w°et n.M+ m a e r r=n n r 3 r a p �+'ix'��
^ ^ , shall i�se as a basis the following criteria:
(a� Prese �aa on, of n i���,nmental � ., .
Fare» ^ i svitts fV. areas;
(b) Atou'nt of l and to be ded i cater;
(c) Presence or absence and location of other open space resource�� in the
area,
documented i ry
4�) Planned oiaen space needs, as do,.um..m t.ecf n the tom rehens i vle p i an m
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iii open space l:finds in a L osIC. `e'T f pct J ve =rianne'r'a
Sec t i n GSA This ordinance shah take effect immediately upon a option,
PASSED, ON FIRST READING s ebrua�v' s 7 ,` 1 C�—
PASSE( QN SECOND AND FINAL
READING AND ADOPTED March 3, 1994
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eta Gar�ey0 mayor .Co m ae" r
Approv ed asj to' form and correctness: Attest:
M. A. Ga .br4
City Attorney Cat 41lerk Go�adea
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