§ 17-7. Public sites and open spaces

In subdividing property, consideration shall be given by the developer to the dedication or reservation of suitable sites for schools, parks, playgrounds, and other areas for public use so as to conform to the recommendations of the planning commission in its adopted master plan. Areas to be dedicated or reserved for schools, parks and playground should be indicated on the preliminary plan in order that it may be determined when and in what manner such areas will be dedicated to, or acquired by the appropriate taxing agency. In general, whenever the proposed subdivision contains twenty (20) acres or includes more than one hundred (100) lots, consideration shall be given to the reservation or dedication of a suitable area for school and recreation purposes.

(1) For parks and playgrounds five (5) acres should be provided for each one hundred lots in the proposed subdivision, with the location to be mutually agreed upon by the developer and the planning commission. This should be adjacent to or combined with the school site whenever possible.

(2) For school sites, every subdivision or group of subdivisions with two hundred lots or more should be provided with a basic site of seven acres plus an additional acre for each additional one hundred lots in the proposed subdivision or in the vicinity. Location and confirmation of school site shall be mutually agreed upon by the school board, the planning commission, the developers, and the parish city department of public works, where school and park sites are to be jointly used or designated. Agreement shall also be made on the method of acquisition and development to provide for acquisition on an acreage basis rather than as developer lots.

(Mo. of 2-19-92, § VII)