A. 
Dedication requirement. In order that adequate open spaces and sites for public uses may be properly located and reserved and in order that the cost of providing public areas, such as but not limited to parks, recreation areas and public schools may be equitably apportioned on the basis of additional need created by the subdivision development, each subdivider shall be required to dedicate land or fees in lieu of land for park or other public uses.
B. 
General design. In the design of a subdivision, land division, planned unit development or development project, provision shall be made for suitable sites of adequate area for schools, parks, playgrounds, open spaces, drainageways and other public purposes. Such sites are to be shown on the preliminary plat and final plat, and shall comply with the Village Comprehensive Plan or component of said plan. Consideration shall be given to the preservation of scenic and historic sites, stands of trees, marshes, lakes, ponds, streams, watercourses, watersheds, ravines and woodlands, prairie and wetlands, and plant and animal communities.
C. 
Site reservations required.
(1) 
Where the area proposed to be divided contains a park, playground or other public area which is shown upon the Comprehensive Plan of the Village, such area shall either be dedicated to the proper public agency, or it shall be reserved for acquisition thereby within a three-year period by purchase or other means. If the land is not acquired during this period, it shall be released to the subdivider.
(2) 
Whenever any river, stream or important surface-drainagecourse is located in the area being divided, the subdivider of land shall provide an easement along each side of the river, stream or drainagecourse for the purpose of widening, deepening, relocating, improving or protecting the river, stream or drainagecourse for drainage or recreational use.
(3) 
Whenever a tract of land to be subdivided embraces all or any part of an arterial street or other public way which has been designated in the Comprehensive Plan component or on the Official Map of the Village, such public way shall be made a part of the plat and dedicated or reserved by the subdivider in the locations and dimensions indicated on such plan.
A. 
Dedication of sites. Where feasible and compatible with the Comprehensive or Master Plan of the Village, the developer shall provide and dedicate to the public adequate land to provide for park, recreation, school and open space needs of the land development within the Village of Spencer. The location of such land to be dedicated shall be determined by the Plan Commission. Where the dedication is not compatible with the Comprehensive or Master Plan, or for other reasons is not feasible as determined by the Plan Commission, and as approved by the Village Board, the developer shall, in lieu thereof, pay to the Village a fee as established by this article, or a combination thereof.
B. 
Dedication of parks, playgrounds, recreation and open spaces. The developer shall dedicate sufficient land area to provide adequate park, playground, recreation and open space to meet the needs to be created by and to be provided for the land division, subdivision or comprehensive development. The minimum dedication shall be:
(1) 
Five percent of the total acreage intended to be used for commercial or industrial uses;
(2) 
Ten percent of the total acreage intended to be used for single-family and two-family dwelling units;
(3) 
Fifteen percent of the total acreage intended to be used for multifamily dwellings.
C. 
Combination of residential uses. Where a combination of residential uses is intended, the minimum dedication shall be the sum obtained by adding 10% of the acreage intended for single-family and two-family dwellings and 15% of the acreage intended for multifamily dwellings. Where a definite commitment is made to the Village by the developer with respect to those portions of the total acreage intended for single-family, duplex and multifamily dwellings, the dedication shall be based upon the maximum dedications which the zoning classification of the parcel will permit.
D. 
Minimum size of park and playground dedications.
(1) 
In general, land reserved for recreation purposes shall have an area of at least two acres. Where the amount of land to be dedicated is less than two acres, the Plan Commission may require that the recreation area be located at a suitable place on the edge of the proposed land division, subdivision or comprehensive development so that additional land may be added at such time that the adjacent land is subdivided. In no case shall an area of less than one acre be reserved for recreational purposes if it will be impractical or impossible to secure additional lands in order to increase its area.
(2) 
Land reserved for recreation purposes shall be of a character and location suitable for use as a playground, play field or for other recreation purposes, and shall be relatively level and dry. A recreation site shall have a total frontage on one or more streets of at least 200 feet, and no other dimension of the site shall be less than 200 feet.
E. 
Fees in lieu of land.
(1) 
Where, in the sole discretion of the Plan Commission, there is no land suitable for parks within the proposed land division, subdivision or comprehensive development, the dedication of land required by Subsection B is not feasible, the dedication of land would not be compatible with the Village Comprehensive Plan or park plan, the minimum size under Subsection C cannot be met, or the Plan Commission determines that a cash contribution will better serve the public interest, the Plan Commission shall require the developer to pay a fee in lieu of making the required land dedication.
(2) 
The amount of any fee imposed pursuant to Subsection E(1) shall be determined as follows: the number of acres which would be required to be dedicated in accordance with Subsection B shall be multiplied by 30% of the equalized value of an acre of land within the plat during the assessment period following the installation of public improvements. The equalized value of an acre of land within the plat shall be determined by the Village Assessor. Eighty percent of the estimated park fee, as determined by the Village Assessor and Village Administrator-Clerk/Treasurer, shall be payable before construction commences on the utilities and streets. The developer shall pay the balance of the park fee when it is finally determined by the Village.
(3) 
The Plan Commission may, in its sole discretion, permit the subdivider to satisfy the requirements of Subsection E(2) by combining a land dedication with a fee payment. The fee, in such cases, shall be determined by subtracting the most recent equalized value of the dedicated land, as determined by the Village Assessor, from the total fee which would have been imposed had no land been dedicated by the subdivider.
(4) 
The Village shall place any fee collected pursuant to the provisions of this section in a separate account to be used at the discretion of the Plan Commission in any community park, for developing adequate parks, playgrounds, recreation and open spaces.
F. 
Extraterritorial areas. Where the land division, subdivision or comprehensive development is situated within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the Village and the town operates and maintains a park system, the park land area dedicated to the town or fees paid to the town in lieu of such dedication shall be credited against any dedication required by or fee imposed pursuant to this section.
G. 
Limitations. A subdivider shall not be required to dedicate more than 1/3 of the total area of the plat to meet the objectives of this section.
H. 
Suitability of lands. The Plan Commission shall have sole authority to determine the suitability and adequacy of park lands proposed for dedication. Drainageways, wetlands or areas reserved for streets shall not be considered as satisfying land dedication requirements.
I. 
Deeded to the Village. Land dedicated for public purposes shall be deeded to the Village at the time the final plat is approved.
J. 
Access to dedicated land. All dedicated land shall have frontage on a public street and shall have unrestricted public access.
K. 
Utility extensions. The subdivider shall install or provide for installation of water and sanitary sewer lines to the property line zero of all dedicated land where such services are to be provided to the adjacent properties.
When public parks and sites for other public areas as shown on the Comprehensive Plan or Comprehensive Plan component lie within the proposed area for development and are greater in area than required by § 424-47, the owner shall reserve for acquisition by the Village, through agreement, purchase or condemnation, the remaining greater public area for a period of one year of final plat approval unless extended by mutual agreement.
A. 
When parklands are dedicated to the Village, the subdivider is required to:
(1) 
Properly grade and contour for proper drainage;
(2) 
Provide surface contour suitable for anticipated use of area as approved by the Village Engineer; and
(3) 
Cover areas to be seeded with a minimum of four inches of quality topsoil, seed as specified by the Village Engineer, fertilized with 16-6-6 at a rate of seven pounds per 1,000 square feet, and mulched, as specified in the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction Sections 627 and 629. The topsoil furnished for the park site shall consist of the natural loam, sandy loam, silt loam, silty clay loam or clay loam humus-bearing soils adapted to the sustenance of plant life, and such topsoil shall be neither excessively acid nor excessively alkaline. Fine grading and seeding must occur within one year following issuance of the first building permit within that land division unless otherwise authorized by the Village. The improved area shall not be deemed officially accepted until a uniform grass cover to a two-inch height has been established. It shall be the responsibility of the subdivider to maintain the area until the Village accepts the dedication.
B. 
It shall be the responsibility of the Village to maintain the dedicated areas upon their dedication and acceptance by the Village. The owner of said land shall not be responsible for its maintenance and liability thereon except that said owner shall not develop the surrounding area in a manner which would unduly depreciate the purpose, use or value of the dedicated property.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
C. 
A neighborhood park area shall be provided by the subdivider with a standard residential water service unless located directly adjacent to a fire hydrant. A community park area shall be provided by the developer with a minimum six-inch water service or at least one fire hydrant, and at least one four-inch sanitary sewer lateral, all located at the street property line.
D. 
The Village Board may require certification of compliance by Village officials. The cost of such report shall be paid by the subdivider.
E. 
If the subdivider fails to satisfy the requirements of this section, the Village Board may contract said completion and bill such costs to the subdivider, following a public hearing and written notice to the subdivider of noncompliance. Failure to pay such costs may result in the immediate withholding of all building permits until such costs are paid.
F. 
The subdivider shall pay all costs of public improvements in the public streets adjacent to or within all public and/or park lands.