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Article 7: Subdivisions 301 Section 7.11: Recreational Facilities (B) In all cases, the ;;.,d o,rk^ nd,a^ „Parks and Recreation142 Council shall review and make recommendations to the Planning Board and Board of County Commissioners on the provision or dedication of recreation and/or open space areas. (C) This public Recreational Facilities requirement is in addition to any requirements for privately held passive or active Common Open Space areas. 7.11.2 Area Requirements (A) At least 1/57 of an acre shall be dedicated for each dwelling unit planned or provided for in the subdivision plan, except where land is located within a Special Flood Hazard Area and/or is characterized by steep slopes (15% or greater), then at least 1/20 of an acre of such land shall be dedicated for each dwelling unit. (B) If the application of the provisions of Article 3 (Required Minimum Recreation Space Ratio, as shown on the table of each zoning district)and Section 6.3 (Land Use Intensity System)of this Ordinance results in a greater amount of land, then the difference between the application of the standards above and those of the referenced Articles shall be established as private recreation for the use of the residents of the development. (C) The total land area dedicated as part of a nonresidential subdivision shall be determined by an analysis of the site, the use(s)to be located thereon and the designation of recreation and/or open space sites as shown on the adopted Comprehensive Plan. (1) The site analysis shall be prepared by the subdivider and shall identify in written and graphic form those areas characterized by: (a) Steep slopes (15% or greater), (b) Special flood hazard areas and wetlands, (c) Rock outcroppings, (d) Mature woodlands (trees of 18 inches or greater in diameter), (e) Existing structures and cemeteries, and (f) Lakes, ponds, rivers and other water resources. (2) A written and graphic description shall also be submitted by the subdivider which identifies: (a) The proposed use of each lot in the subdivision, (b) The approximate amount of building and parking coverage for each lot, and (c) The approximate number of employees associated with each use. (3) In no case shall the total land area be less than that required by application of the provisions of Article 3 (Required Minimum Pedestrian/Landscape Ratio, as shown on the Table of each zoning district) and Section 6.3 (Land Use Intensity System) of this Ordinance. 7.11.3 Site Suitability (A) Land provided or dedicated for active recreational purposes shall be of a character, slope, and location suitable for use as for play areas, tennis courts, multi-purpose courts, picnic areas, ball fields, and other similar recreation uses. (B) Active recreation areas shall be located on land that is relatively flat(0 to 7-1/2% slopes), free of wetlands and/or flood plains, free of easements for public utility 142 Update to current name, Orange County, North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 7-31