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Article 7: Subdivisions 284 <br /> Section 7.11: Recreational Facilities <br /> (B) In all cases, the ;;.,d o,rk^ nd,a^ „Parks and Recreation142 Council shall <br /> review and make recommendations to the Planning Board and Board of County <br /> Commissioners on the provision or dedication of recreation and/or open space areas. <br /> (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 <br /> for in the subdivision plan, except where land is located within a Special Flood <br /> Hazard Area and/or is characterized by steep slopes (15% or greater), then at least <br /> 1/20 of an 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 <br /> Intensity System)of this Ordinance results in a greater amount of land, then the <br /> difference between the application of the standards above and those of the <br /> referenced Articles shall be established as private recreation for the use of the <br /> residents of the development. <br /> (C) The total land area dedicated as part of a nonresidential subdivision shall be <br /> determined by an analysis of the site, the use(s)to be located thereon and the <br /> designation of recreation and/or open space sites as shown on the adopted <br /> Comprehensive Plan. <br /> (1) The site analysis shall be prepared by the subdivider and shall identify in written <br /> 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 subdivider which <br /> 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 /> (3) In no case shall the total land area be less than that required by application of the <br /> provisions of Article 3 (Required Minimum Pedestrian/Landscape Ratio, as <br /> shown on the Table of each zoning district) and Section 6.3 (Land Use Intensity <br /> System) of this Ordinance. <br /> 7.11.3 Site Suitability <br /> (A) Land provided or dedicated for active recreational purposes shall be of a character, <br /> slope, and location suitable for use as for play areas, tennis courts, multi-purpose <br /> courts, picnic areas, ball fields, and other similar recreation uses. <br /> (B) Active recreation areas shall be located on land that is relatively flat(0 to 7-1/2% <br /> slopes), free of wetlands and/or flood plains, free of easements for public utility <br /> 142 Update to current name, <br /> Orange County, North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 7-31 <br />