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Article 7: Subdivisions 65 <br /> Section 7.11: Recreational Facilities <br /> (B) If the Board of Education has not purchased the site or begun proceedings to condemn <br /> the site within 18 months if site reservation, the subdivider may treat the land as freed of <br /> the reservation. <br /> SECTION 7.11: RECREATIONAL FACILITIES <br /> 7.11.1 Applicability <br /> (A) Every person, firm or corporation who subdivides land for residential and/or non- <br /> residential purposes shall be required to dedicate a portion of such land for the purpose <br /> of public recreation/open space, including the preservation of natural and cultural <br /> resources, to serve the leisure needs of the residents of the subdivision and the residents <br /> of the immediate neighborhood within which the subdivision is located. <br /> (See Article 10 for definition of"immediate neighborhood". The Planning Department <br /> keeps a map showing the location of recreation service area boundaries) <br /> In all cases, the Recreation and Parks Advisory Council shall review and make <br /> recommendations to the Planning Board and Board of County Commissioners on the <br /> provision or dedication of recreation and/or open space areas. <br /> {B}(C) This public Recreational Facilities requirement is in addition to any requirements for <br /> privately held passive or active Common Open Space areas. <br /> 7.11.2 Area Requirements <br /> (A) At least 1/57 of an acre shall be dedicated for each dwelling unit planned or provided for <br /> in the subdivision plan, except where land is located in the Special Flood Hazard Overlay <br /> District and/or is characterized by steep slopes (15% or greater), then at least 1/20 of an <br /> acre of such land shall be dedicated for each dwelling unit. <br /> (B) If the application of the provisions of Article 3 (Required Minimum Recreation Space <br /> Ratio, as shown on the table of each zoning district) and Section 6.3 (Land Use Intensity <br /> System) of this Ordinance results in a greater amount of land, then the difference <br /> between the application of the standards above and those of the referenced Articles shall <br /> be established as private recreation for the use of the residents of the development. <br /> (C) The total land area dedicated as part of a nonresidential subdivision shall be determined <br /> by an analysis of the site, the use(s)to be located thereon and the designation of <br /> recreation and/or open space sites as shown on the adopted Comprehensive Plan. <br /> (1) The site analysis shall be prepared by the subdivider4p-p-k-Gant and shall identify <br /> in written and graphic form those areas characterized by: <br /> (a) Steep slopes (15% or greater), <br /> (b) Special flood hazard areas and wetlands, <br /> (c) Rock outcroppings, <br /> (d) Mature woodlands (trees of 18 inches or greater in diameter), <br /> (e) Existing structures and cemeteries, and <br /> (f) Lakes, ponds, rivers and other water resources. <br /> (2) A written and graphic description shall also be submitted by the <br /> subdivider4p-p-k-Gant which identifies: <br /> (a) The proposed use of each lot in the subdivision, <br /> (b) The approximate amount of building and parking coverage for each lot, <br /> and <br /> (c) The approximate number of employees associated with each use. <br /> Orange County, North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 7-30 <br />