13.26.090 Procedure.
A. At the time of filing of the tentative tract map, tentative parcel map, or submission of request for building permits, a developer shall, as part of such filing, consult with the city, and the city will determine whether the project shall dedicate land for park and recreational purposes or pay a fee in lieu thereof, or a combination of both. If, after consultation, the city determines that the project shall dedicate land for park and recreational purposes, the developer shall designate the area thereof on the tentative tract map, tentative parcel map, or site plans which are submitted and coordinate with the city as to the appropriate location and size of the area proposed to be dedicated. The city shall determine prior to the time the city approves a developer’s tentative tract map, tentative parcel map, or building permit whether land is to be dedicated or in lieu fees be paid by the developer or any combination of land and fees.
The recommendation and action of the city and the district shall include the following:
1. That land is required; or
2. That a fee be charged in lieu of land; or
3. That land and a fee be required; and/or
4. That a stated amount of credit be given.
B. Land dedication, or payment of fee in lieu thereof, or a combination of both, shall be determined by consideration of the following:
1. The city of Wasco general plan or Urban Greening, Parks, and Open Space Master Plan;
2. Topography, geology, access, and location of land in the development project available for dedication;
3. Size and shape of the land available for dedication;
4. Feasibility of dedication;
5. Availability of previously acquired park property;
6. Population density of the project; and
7. Suitability of the site for neighborhood or community park and recreation needs.
The determination by the city as to whether land shall be dedicated, or whether a fee shall be charged, or a combination, shall be final.
C. When the payment of fees is required, the fees shall be calculated by the city and paid as follows:
1. Single-family zoned land division: Payment shall be made to the city prior to or concurrent with the recordation of the final tract or parcel map.
2. Multiple-family, condominium project, stock cooperative, or community apartment project: Payment of fees shall be made prior to the issuance of any building permits on any of the lots/parcels/units within the development project, and such fees may be made a condition of approval when applicable.
D. When the dedication of land is required in lieu of the payment of fees, said land shall be deeded to the district in the following manner:
1. Single-family zoned land division: Dedication shall be made prior to or concurrent with the recordation of the final tract or parcel map. (Ord. 646 §1, 2014).