§ 21.09.020. Credit for common open space.

Where usable common open space for park and recreational purposes is provided in a proposed division of land and such space is to be privately owned and maintained by the future residents of the subdivision, partial credit, not to exceed fifty percent, may be given against the requirement of land dedication or payment of fees in lieu thereof if the review authority finds that it is in the public interest to do so, and that all of the following standards are met:

(1)

That yards, setbacks, open space required for cluster divisions, and other open areas required by Titles 22, 23 and 19 of this code, including areas credited against minimum lot sizes, shall not be included in computing the amount of such common open space;

(2)

That the private ownership and maintenance of the open space shall be adequately provided for by deeds and recorded covenants;

(3)

That the use of common open space shall be restricted for park and recreational purposes by recorded covenants which run with the land in favor of the existing and future owners of the property within the division of land and which cannot be eliminated without the consent of the county;

(4)

That the proposed common open space is reasonably adaptable for use for park and recreational purposes as determined by the county; and

(5)

That the open space for which credit is given will meet the needs of the future residents of the subdivision, or, alternatively, that the land and/or facilities offered provide a special recreational benefit to the subdivision not otherwise provided in available park and recreational facilities.

(Ord. 3086 § 1 (part), 2006: Ord. 2636 § 84 (part), 1993)