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i.J0151 PROPOSED SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS TEXT AMENDMENT SECTION IV—B-7 SITES FOR PUBLIC USE SECTION V IMPROVEMENTS ISSUE: Section IV—B-7—b of the Subdivision Regulations contains no requirements regarding dedications and/or reservations of park and recreation areas other than the Planning Board shall approve such sites as to Location ; size and suitability . Sites can only be required through the Land Use Intensity System [Recreation Space Ratio] contained in Articles 5 and 6 of the Zoning Ordinance . The provisions only apply in R-5 , R-8 and R-13 zoning districts , Leaving R-1 , R-2, R-3 and R-4 districts with no requirements for recreation area . The addition of recreation space requirements for all districts as well as standards for their development would insure adequate sites to serve all residents of the County . Provisions for payment—in—lieu of dedication would also allow developers an alternative to dedication of sites . The provisions of Section IV-13-7—a [School Sites] indicate that such sites may be served in accordance with G.S . 153A.-331 . Rather than referring an applicant to a statute , the provisions should be Listed in the Subdivision Regulations for clarity . EXISTING ORDINANCE: SECTION IV—B-7 SITES FOR PUBLIC USE [Attached] SECTION V IMPROVEMENTS [Attached]' PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT : SECTION IV—B-7 SITES FOR PUBLIC USE [Attached] The proposed amendments would delete the existing provisions in their entirety and substitute the new provisions . SECTION V IMPROVEMENTS [Attached ] The proposed amendment would add a new paragraph to Section V which contains provisions for maintenance and responsibility of "private" facilities by homeowners ' association . ATTACHMENTS : National Recreation and Parks Association Standards Comparison — Application of NRPA and LUI Standards •