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8 (b) So that handicapped individuals can get into and out of an automobile onto a level surface, suitable for wheeling and walking; and (c) In conjunction with sidewalk cut- aways and/or ramps, not exceeding five percent (5%) slope. IV-B-7-b-5. Method of Provision or Dedication Land dedicated for public recreation area as required by this Ordinance shall be designated • on both the preliminary and final plat(s) of the subdivision and must be dedicated to an appropriate unit of local government. Determination of the appropriate unit of local government shall be made by the Board of Commissioners, upon recommendation from the Recreation and Parks Advisory Council and the Planning Board. Acceptance of the dedication may be one in trust if deemed appropriate by the Board of Commissioners. Land provided for private recreation purposes must be conveyed to the trustees provided in an indenture establishing an association of • homeowners. The recreation area must be conveyed to the trustees subject to covenants and easements to be approved by the Planning Board and Board of Commissioners and which provide for the continued maintenance and control of the recreation area in a manner which assures its continuing use for its intended purpose. Where the recreation area is conveyed to a homeowners association, the subdivider shall file a declaration of covenants and restrictions in accordance with the provisions of Section V of this ordinance. IV-B-7-b-6. Payments in Lieu of Dedication Any subdivider required to dedicate recreation area pursuant to this Ordinance may, with the Amended approval of the Board of Commissioners, make a 4-4-88 payment in lieu of dedication or make a combination of land dedication and payment. Before approving a payment in lieu of dedication, the Board of Commissioners shall find that no recreation and/or open space ^ sites have been designated on the adopted Comprehensive Plan for the property in question.