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Council weighs open‑space minimums and a 6.25% parkland dedication option
Summary
The draft code proposes usable open-space minimums for multi‑unit developments and references a parkland-dedication formula (6.25% of net subdivision area or fee‑in‑lieu). Council asked staff to clarify objective screening rules and how stormwater areas count toward open space.
During the code review, council and consultant reviewed proposed open-space requirements for multi-unit projects and parkland-dedication language for subdivisions. Fisher described thresholds for required open space tied to site size (discussed thresholds: ~20,000 and ~50,000 square feet) and explained that "usable open space" should provide recreational or gathering functions rather than counting stormwater detention areas.
A council member quoted the parkland-dedication standard in the draft: "an area equal to 6.25 percent of the net area of the subdivision shall be set aside and dedicated to the city for park and recreation purposes." Council asked staff to include clear and objective screening criteria so the city can enforce whether a proposed site qualifies for on-site parkland or fee-in-lieu.
