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PRSR INFORMATION 1-13-1999 INFO - %-T1ON Development Scenario • In 1995 raw land was selling for roughly$7000/acre In 1998 raw land was selling for roughly$12,000/acre Assuming 100 acres @ 2.2 lots per acre (45 lots) ($10,000/acre) Cost of 100 acres of raw land $ 1,000,000 Development Cost per Lot at $10,000/acre $ 20,000 Profit/lot for bank financing (30-40%) $ 8,000 Market Value of developed lot ($30,000-35,000) $ 30,000 Property value 10% land dedication $ 100,000 Market Value of 10% land developed $ 135,000 Acreage equal to cash dedication 45 units ($10,000/acre) Park dedication at 650/unit $ 29,250 2.925 Park dedication at 1100/unit $ 49,500 4.95 Park dedication at 1250/unit $ 56,250 5.625 • Cash Park Dedication equal to the Market Value of 10% of developed Land Park dedication at 3000/unit (3000 x 45 units) $ 135,000 A-600.15. Park Lend and Trail Dedication Requirements., (a) Applicants licants for the subdivision of land and developers of land within the City of Albertville shall be required to dedicate to the City of Albertville for park, playground, trail and public open space purposes the following minimum amounts of land or cash, or both, whichever the City, at its option, shall require. The required dedication shall be made prior to the City's release of the final plat for filing. The amount of any required cash contribution shall be calculated based upon rates established by the City and in effect as of the date of the release of the final plat for filing. (b) Land to be dedicated for public use shall be reasonably suitable for its intended use as determined by the City and shall be at a location convenient to the public to be served. Factors used in evaluating the adequacy of proposed park and recreation areas shall include size, shape, topography, geology, hydrology, vegetation, access and location. (c) The applicant shall consult with the Planning Commission, at the time his preliminary plat is under consideration, to secure their recommendation as to the location of any property that should be dedicated to the public, such as parks, playgrounds or other public property. The preliminary plat shall show the location and dimensions of all areas to be dedicated in this manner. Such contribution requirement recommendation(s) will be sent to the City Council for their approval. • (d) When a proposed park, trail, playground, recreational area, or other public ground has been indicated in the City's official map or Comprehensive Land Use Plan or Comprehensive Park and Trail Plan and is located in whole or In part within a proposed plat, it shall be dedicated to the City. If the applicant elects not to dedicate an area in excess of the land required hereunder for a proposed public site that the City feels is in the public interest to acquire, the City may consider acquiring the excess land through purchase or condemnation. (e) Land area conveyed or dedicated to the City shall not be used in calculating density requirements of the City Zoning Ordinance and shall be in addition to and not in lieu of open space requirements for planned unit developments.• -•viiaia Niivdt uperi apace T•OE park, piaygrauna, frail, open space or omer recreation purposes is provided in a proposed subdivision and such space is to be privately owned aid maintained by the future residents of the subdivision, such areas may be used for credit at the discretion of the City Council against the requirement of dedication for purposes described in this Chapter provided the City Council finds it is in the public interest to do so and that the following standards are met: • 8 Amended Ord. 1997-20, 15 December 1997 600-14 01/12/1999 10:02 4973210 ALBERTVILLEERT PAGE 02 (1) That yards, court areas, setbacks and other open space required to • be maintained by the zoning and buildi;lg regulations shall not be included in the computation of such private open space; and (2) That the private ownership and maintenance of the open space is adequately provided for by written agreement; and (3) • That the private open space is restricted for park, playground, trail, open space or recreational purposes by recorded covenants which run with the land in favor of the future owners of property within the tract and which cannot be eliminated without the consent of the City Council; and • (4) That the proposed private open space is reasonably adaptable for use for such purposes, taking into consideration such factors as size, shape, topography, vegetation, geology, access and location of the private open space land; and (5) That facilities proposed for such purposes are in substantial accordance with the provisions of the recreational element of the Comprehensive Plan or Comprehensive Park and Trail Plan, and are approved by the City Council; and (6) That where such credit is granted, the amount of credit shall not • exceed twenty-five (25) percent of the amount of dedication as calculated herein. (g) The City, upon consideration of the particular type of development, may require larger or Lasser parcels of land to be dedicated if the City determines that present or future residents would require greater or lesser land for park and playground purposes. In addition, the City Council may also require lots within the subdivision be held in escrow for future sale or development. The monies derived from the sale of escrowed lots will be used to develop facilities or to purchase park land in the future. ° (h) Residential Dedications. (1) Land shall be dedicated pursuant to the following schedule wherein density is calculated by considering the total gross acreage of the entire plat, subdivision or development being considered: Amended Ord. 1997-20, 15 December 1997 • 600-15 • 01/12/1999 10:02 4973210 ALBERTVILLEERT PAGE 03 • Dwelling Units Per Gross Acre Dedication Requirement Less than 9 10% of subdivision area 9 and More 11%of subdivision area plus an additional 1/2%for each additional dwelling unit per acre over 9 (2) A cash contribution in lieu of land dedication may be required pursuant to a standard formula established by the City, which formula takes Into consideration such things as, but not necessarily limited to the fair market value of the property In the plat, subdivision or development. The City Council shall establish from time to time by Resolution the amount of required cash contribution, and until changed by Resolution hereafter ad'vted, the amount of cash contribution shall be $1,300.00 per dwelling unit, effective 1 January 1998. (3) Combination Land and Cash Dedication. The City may require the applicant or developer to make a combination cash and land dedication pursuant to the following formula: (a) The amount of land which could be required in accordance with this Ordinance shall be calculated. (b) From the total calculated in sub-paragraph (3)(a) above, the actual amount of land the City determines to be needed to fulfill the purposes of this Chapter shall be subtracted. (c) The balance arrived at in sub-paragraph (3)(b) above shall be converted into a cash contribution in lieu of land dedicated pursuant to a standard formula established by the City, which formula takes into consideration such things as, but not necessarily limited to, the fair market value of the property in the plat, subdivision or development and the percentage of the total park dedication obligation represented by the said balance. • ° (I) Commercial and Industrial Dedication Requirements. (1) Land dedication, if required, shall be ten (10) percent of a commercial subdivision or development and five (5) percent of an industrial subdivision or development. • Amended Ord. 1997-20, 15 December 1997 600-16 01/12/1999 10: 02 4973210 ALBERTVILLEERT PAGE 04 (2) if the City requires payment of fees in lieu of land dedication, that the • fee shall equal ten (10) percent of the City's calculated fair market value for commercial property as if zoned in the classification requested by the applicant or developer. (3) If the City requires payment of fees In lieu of land dedication, that the fee shall equal five (5) percent of the City's calculated fair market value for the property as if zoned in the classification requested by the applicant or developer. (4) Where a combination land and cash dedication is made, the lands dedicated will be deducted from the total park dedication land requirement , and the balance of acreage will be multiplied by the current per acre dedication rate. (j) The City may elect to receive a combination of cash, land and development of the land for park use. The fair market value of the land the City wants and the value of the development of land shall be calculated. That amount shall be subtracted from the cash contribution required by applicable sub-section above. (k) 'Fair market value' shall be determined as of the time of the final plat approval in accordance with the following: ( (1) The City and the applicant may agree as to the fair market value • based upon a current appraisal. (2) The market value of the property as determined by a recent selling price of the parcel(s) in question. (I) Planned unit developments with mixed land uses shall make cash and/or land contributions in accordance with this Section based upon the percentage of land devoted to the various uses. (m) The City Council shall establish a separate fund into which all cash contributions received from owners and developers in lieu of conveyance or dedication of land for park, playground, trail and open space purposes shall be deposited. The City Council shall establish separate budgeting and accounting procedures for such fund and shall make from time to time appropriations for such purposes, for developing existing parks, or the development of new park facilities. (n) If an applicant is unable to make a commitment to the City as to the type of building that will be constructed on lots in the proposed plat, then the land and cash contribution requirement will be a reasonable amount as determined by the City Council. 600-17 01/1211999 10:02 4973210 ALBERTVILLEERT PAGE 05 • (o) Wetlands, ponding areas and drainageways accepted by the City may not be considered in the park land and/or cash contribution to the City. (p) Property being divided with the same number of lots shall be exempt from all park land dedication requirements. If the number of lots is increased or if land outside the previously recorded plat is added, then the park land dedication and/or park cash contributions shall be based on the additional lots and on the additional land being added to the plat. If the additional land does not create additional lots, then each one-third (1/3) acre added shall be considered a new lot for purposes of calculating the dedication requirements. (q) Cash Payment. A cash contribution required by the City shall be made at the time of final plat approval by the City Council or as specified by the applicable development contract. (r) Trail Dedication Requirements. (1) Unless otherwise required by the City Council, the developer shall be required to dedicate trails consistent with the Comprehensive Park and Trail System Plan which shall be used as the guide for the installation of trails in the City. The Plan shows the desired locations, types, and sizes of trails • which shall be followed as a general rule. Final determination as to trail locations, types, and sizes shall be determined at the time of preliminary plat approval. (2) The developer shall be required to construct all trails within subdivisions. The cost for installation of trails shall be counted as credit toward park dedication requirements, calculated at one hundred five (105) percent of the construction bid price. All trails shall be constructed to the City's specifications (City's Standard Detail Plates dated September 12, 1996 as may be amended by the City Council) and shall be completed prior to or at such time as the wear course of asphalt is installed on the streets. (3) Where trails are to be located outside of public street right-of-way, the developer shall be required to dedicate a :minimum thirty (30) foot corridor for the establishment of said trails. The location of trails within corridors or easements shall be determined at the time of preliminary plat approval. (4) in special cases where trails are predominantly located within public rights-of-way but extend outside such areas to improve functioning or to avoid obstacles, trail easements may be accepted. In these cases, lot depths must be increased to accommodate the width of the easement. • • Amended Ord. 1997-20, 15 December 1997 600-18 01/12/1999 10:02 4973210 ALBERTVILLEERT PAGE 06 (5) Commercial and industrial subdivisions shall only be required to • establish easements for trails required and such action will not necessitate a change in the required lot size or setback requirements. (s) The following requirements apply to all dedications or conveyances for park, playground, trail or public open space purposes: (1) Land conveyed or dedicated pursuant to the provisions of this Section must be located outside of drainageways, flood plains and ponding areas after the site has been developed. (2) As part of their development contract or site plan approval responsibilities, applicants and developers shall be responsible for making certain improvements to the developments for park, playground, trail and public open space purposes Including, but not limited to, finished grading and ground cover for all park, playground, trail and public open spaces within their developments. (3) Dedication credit shall not be granted for the construction of recreational facilities unless a specific agreement granting credit is approved by the City Council. This paragraph does not affect the requirements of sub- paragraph (2) above. ° (4) The development agreement for subdivisions within which parks, trails, or open spaces are to be located shall include language requiring the disclosure of such elements to the public/prospective lot owners. (t) Areas to be dedicated for public park, trail, or open space shall be brought to a suitable condition by the subdivider prior to acceptance by the City. This shall include the following: All dead trees, trash, junk, unwanted structures or similar undesirable elements shall be removed by the owner at his expense; On grades or exposed areas which are not sodded, lawn grass seed shall be sown at not less than four (4) pounds to each one thousand (1,000) square feet of land area; Seeding and germination testing shall take place on a schedule set forth by the City at the time of the conveyance; Seeding shall consist of a maximum of ten (10) percent rye grass by weight and a minimum of ninety (90) percent of permanent bluegrass and/or fescue grass by weight. The applicant shall submit an agreement in writing signed by the developer that re-spreading of soil and seeding of lawn will be done during the immediately following planting season as set forth in this Section and provide a performance bond to guarantee said seeding. Said condition shall also be in accordance with the City's resolution on condition of acceptance of public parks and trails in Albertville. ° Amended Ord. 1997-20, 15 December 1997 • 500.19 01/12/1999 10:02 4973210 ALBERTVILLEERT PAGE 07 • (u). T itle a nd Survey Requirements. • (1) Lands dedicated for public park, trail or open space shall be accompanied by a certificate of survey or shall be designated as a park, trail or public open space area on the plat as determined by the City. Lands dedicated for public parks shall be dedicated as a legal lot of record and not as an outlot. Ponding areas not located within public park or open space areas to be dedicated to the City under the terms of this Ordinance shall be dedicated to the City as an outlot rather than easement, unless otherwise approved by the City Council. (2) Further, such lands shall be free and clear of all liens and encumbrances including special assessments as evidenced by an up-to-date abstract of title or registered property abstract to be submitted at the applicant's cost to the City for its examination. (3) Such dedication shall be in the form and manner as prescribed by the City. (v) Where fees are not specifically stated in this Ordinance, said fees shall be established by resolution of the City Council which may be revised from time to • time. (w) In the event the City waives the requirement that an applicant or developer C proposing to subdivide land plat the same, the City Council may require the applicant or developer, as a condition of granting such waiver, to dedicate parks (or pay cash in lieu thereof) trails, and open space In a manner consistent with the provisions of this Ordinance. • (x) Park, Trail, and Recreational Area Maintenance/User Fee. (1) It is the goal of the City to levy an amount (to be determined by the City Council) per lotk ousehold to assist the City with on-going maintenance and improvement costs. A-600.18. Minimum Design Features. The design features set forth in this Chapter are minimum requirements. The City may impose additional or more stringent requirements concerning lot size, streets and overall design as deemed appropriate considering the property being subdivided based upon site considerations and the Albertville Comprehensive Plan. • Amended Ord. 1997-20, 15 December 1997 600-20 t A-600.15. Park Land and Trail Dedication Requirements. (a) Applicants for the subdivision of land and developers of land within the City of Albertville shall be required to dedicate to the City of Albertville for park, playground, trail and public open space purposes the following minimum amounts of land or cash, or both, whichever the City, at its option, shall require. The required dedication shall be made prior to the City's release of the final plat for filing. The amount of any a equired cash contribution shall be calculated based upon rates established by the City and in effect as of the date of the release of the final plat for filing. (b) Land to be dedicated for public use shall be reasonably suitable for its intended use as determined by the City and shall be at a location convenient to the public to be served. Factors used in evaluating the adequacy of proposed park and recreation areas shall include size, shape, topography, geology, hydrology, vegetation, access and location. (c) The applicant shall consult with the Planning Commission, at the time his preliminary plat is under consideration, to secure their recommendation as to the location of any property that should be dedicated to the public, such as parks, playgrounds or other public property. The preliminary plat shall show the location and dimensions of all areas to be dedicated in this manner. Such contribution requirement recommendations) will be sent to the City Council for their approval. • (d) When a proposed park, trail, playground, recreational area, or other public ground has been indicated in the City's official map or Comprehensive Land Use Plan or Comprehensive Park and Trail Plan and is located in whole or in part within a proposed plat, it shall be dedicated to the City. If the applicant elects not to dedicate an area in excess of the land required hereunder for a proposed public site that the City feels is in the public interest to acquire, the City may consider acquiring the excess land through purchase or condemnation. (e) Land area conveyed or dedicated to the City shall not be used in calculating density requirements of the City Zoning Ordinance and shall be in addition to and not in lieu of open space requirements for planned unit developments. . . .. _ w ••t e�iC pnvsid up ri apactt rvr part, piaygrounu, Iran, open space or otnar recreation purposes is provided in a proposed subdivision and such space is to be privately owned aid maintained by the future residents of the subdivision, such areas may be used for credit at the discretion of the City Council against the requirement of dedication for purposes described in this Chapter provided the City Council finds it is in the public interest to do so and that the following standards are met: • Amended Ord. 1997-20, 15 December 1997 600-14 01/12/1999 10:02 4973210 ALBERTVILLEERT PAGE 02 I (1) That yards, court areas, setbacks and other open space required to be maintained by the zoning and building regulations shall not be included in the computation of such private open space; and (2) That the private ownership and maintenance of the open space is adequately provided for by written agreement; and (3) That the private open space is restricted for park, playground, trail, open space or recreational purposes by recorded covenants which run with the land in favor of the future owners of property within the tract and which cannot be eliminated without the consent of the City Council; and • (4) That the proposed private open space is reasonably adaptable for use for such purposes, taking into consideration such factors as size, shape, topography, vegetation, geology, access and location of the private open space land; and (5) That facilities proposed for such purposes are in substantial accordance with the provisions of the recreational element of the Comprehensive Plan or Comprehensive Park and Trail Plan, and are approved by the City Council; and (6) That where such credit is granted, the amount of credit shall not • exceed twenty-five (25) percent of the amount of dedication as calculated herein. (g) The City, upon consideration of the particular type of development, may require larger or idsser parcels of land to be dedicated if the City determines that present or future residents would require greater or lesser land for park and playground purposes. In addition, the City Council may also require lots within the subdivision be held in escrow for future sale or development. The monies derived from the sale of escrowed lots will be used to develop facilities or to purchase park land in the future. (h) Residential Dedications. (1) Land shall be dedicated pursuant to the following schedule wherein density is calculated by considering the total gross acreage of the entire plat, subdivision or development being considered: Amended Ord. 1997-20, 15 December 1997 • 600-15 01/12/1999 10:02 4973210 ALBERTVILLEERT PAGE 03 t V- • Dwelling Units Per Gross Acfe Dedication Requirement Less than 9 10% of subdivision area 9 and More 11%of subdivision area plus an additional 1/2%for each additional dwelling unit per acre over 9 (2) A cash contribution in lieu of land dedication may be required pursuant to a standard formula established by the City, which formula takes into consideration such things as, but not necessarily limited to, the fair market value of the property in the plat, subdivision or development. The City Council shall establish from time to time by Resolution the amount of required cash contribution, and until changed by Resolution hereafter adelpted, the amount of cash contribution shall be $1,300.00 per dwelling unit, effective 1 January 1998. (3) Combination Land and Cash Dedication. The City may require the applicant or developer to make a combination cash and land dedication pursuant to the following formula: (a) The amount of land which could be required in accordance with this Ordinance shall be calculated. (b) From the total calculated in sub-paragraph (3)(a) above, the actual amount of land the City determines to be needed to fulfill the purposes of this Chapter shall be subtracted. (c) The balance arrived at in sub-paragraph (3)(b) above shall be converted into a cash contribution in lieu of land dedicated pursuant to a standard formula established by the City, which formula takes into consideration such things as, but not necessarily limited to, the fair market value of the property in the plat, subdivision or development and the percentage of the total park dedication obligation represented by the said balance. ® (i) Commercial and Industrial Dedication Requirements. (1) Land dedication, if required, shall be ten (10) percent of a commercial subdivision or development and five (5) percent of an industrial subdivision or development. • i- Amended Ord. 1997-20, 15 December 1997 600-16 01/12/1999 10:02 4973210 ALBERTVILLEERT PAGE 04 s (2) If the City requires payment of fees in lieu of land dedication, that the fee shall equal ten (10) percent of the City's calculated fair market value for commercial property as if zoned in the classification requested by the applicant or developer. (3) If the City requires payment of fees in lieu of land dedication, that the fee shall equal five (5) percent of the City's calculated fair market value for the property as if zoned in the classification requested by the applicant or developer. (4) Where a combination land and cash dedication is made, the lands dedicated will be deducted from the total park dedication land requirement , and the balance of acreage will be multiplied by the current per acre dedication rate. (j) The City may elect to receive a combination of cash, land and development of the land for park use. The fair market value of the land the City wants and the value of the development of land shall be calculated. That amount shall be subtracted from the cash contribution required by applicable subsection above. (k) 'Fair market value' shall be determined as of the time of the final plat approval in accordance with the following: ( (1) The City and the applicant may agree as to the fair market value based upon a current appraisal. (2) The market value of the property as determined by a recent selling price of the parcel(s) in question. (I) Planned unit developments with mixed land uses shall make cash and/or land contribL Lions in accordance with this Section based upon the percentage of land devoted to the various uses. (m) The City Council shall establish a separate fund into which all cash contributions received from owners and developers in lieu of conveyance or dedication of land for park, playground, trail and open space purposes shall be deposited. The City Council shall establish separate budgeting and accounting procedures for such fund and shall make from time to time appropriations for such purposes, for developing existing parks, or the development of new park facilities. (n) if an applicant is unable to make a commitment to the City as to the type of building that will be constructed on lots in the proposed plat, then the land and cash contribution requirement will be a reasonable amount as determined by the City Council. • 600-17 01/12/1999 10:02 4973210 ALBERTVILLEERT PAGE 05 • (o) Wetlands, ponding areas and drainageways accepted by the City may not be considered in the park land and/or cash contribution to the City. (p) Property being divided with the same number of lots shall be exempt from all park land dedication requirements. If the number of lots is increased or if land outside the previously recorded plat is added, then the park land dedication and/or park cash contributions shall be based on the additional lots and on the additional land being added to the plat. If the additional land does not create additional lots, then each one-third (1/3) acre added shall be considered a new lot for purposes of calculating the dedication requirements. (q) Cash Payment A cash contribution required by the City shall be made at the time of final plat approval by the City Council or as specified by the applicable development contract. (r) Trail Dedication Requirements. (1) Unless otherwise required by the City Council, the developer shall be required to dedicate trails consistent with the Comprehensive Park and Trail System Plan which shall be used as the guide for the installation of trails in the City. The Plan shows the desired locations, types, and sizes of trails • which shall be followed as a general rule. Final determination as to trail locations, types, and sizes shall be determined at the time of preliminary plat • approval. (2) The developer shall be required to construct all trails within subdivisions. The cost for installation of trails shall be counted as credit toward park dedication requirements, calculated at one hundred five (105) percent of the construction bid price. All trails shall be constructed to the City's specifications (City's Standard Detail Plates dated September 12, 1996 as may be amended by the City Council) and shall be completed prior to or at such time as the wear course of asphalt is installed on the streets. (3) Where trails are to be located outside of public street right-of-way, the developer shall be required to dedicate a minimum thirty (30) foot corridor for the establishment of said trails. The location of trails within corridors or easements shall be determined at the time of preliminary plat approval. (4) In special cases where trails are predominantly located within public rights-of-way but extend outside such areas to improve functioning or to avoid obstacles, trail easements may be accepted. In these cases, lot depths must be Increased to accommodate the width of the easement. • �. • Amended Ord. 1997-20, 15 December 1997 800-18 01/12/1999 10:02 4973210 ALBERTVILLEERT PAGE 06 (5) Commercial and industrial subdivisions shall only be required to establish easements for trails required and such action will not necessitate a change in the required lot size or setback requirements. (s) The following requirements apply to all dedications or conveyances for park, playground, trail or public open space purposes: (1) Land conveyed or dedicated pursuant to the provisions of this Section must be located outside of drainageways, flood plains and ponding areas after the site has been developed. (2) As part of their development contract or site plan approval responsibilities, applicants and developers shall be responsible for making certain improvements to the developments for park, playground, trail and public open space purposes including, but not limited to, finished grading and ground cover for all park, playground, trail and public open spaces within their developments. (3) Dedication credit shall not be granted for the construction of recreational facilities unless a specific agreement granting credit is approved by the City Council. This paragraph does not affect the requirements of sub- paragraph (2) above. • (4) The development agreement for subdivisions within which parks, trails, or open spaces are to be located shall include language requiring the disclosure of such elements to the public/prospective lot owners. (t) Areas to be dedicated for public park, trail, or open space shall be brought to a suitable condition by the subdivider prior to acceptance by the City. This shall include the following: All dead trees, trash, junk, unwanted structures or similar undesirable elements shall be removed by the owner at his expense; On grades or exposed areas which are not sodded, lawn grass seed shall be sown at not less than four (4) pounds to each one thousand (1,000) square feet of land area; Seeding and germination testing shall take place on a schedule set forth by the City at the time of the conveyance; Seeding shall consist of a maximum of ten (10) percent rye grass by weight and a minimum of ninety (90) percent of permanent bluegrass and/or fescue grass by weight. The applicant shall submit an agreement in writing signed by the developer that re-spreading of soil and seeding of lawn will be done during the Immediately following planting season as set forth in this Section and provide a performance bond to guarantee said seeding. Said condition shall also be in accordance with the City's resolution on condition of acceptance of public parks and trails in Albertville. • Amended Ord. 1997-20, 15 December 1997 600-19 01/12/1999 10:02 4973210 ALBERTVILLEERT PAGE 07 (u). Title and Survey Requirements. • (1) Lands dedicated for public park, trail or open space shall be accompanied by a certificate of survey or shall be designated as a park, trail or public open space area on the plat as determined by the City. Lands dedicated for public parks shall be dedicated as a legal lot of record and not as an outlot. Ponding areas not located within public park or open space areas to be dedicated to the City under the terms of this Ordinance shall be dedicated to the City as an outlot rather than easement, unless otherwise approved by the City Council. (2) Further, such lands shall be free and clear of all liens and encumbrances including special assessments as evidenced by an up-to-date abstract of title or registered property abstract to be submitted at the applicant's cost to the City for its examination. (3) Such dedication shall be in the form and manner as prescribed by the City. (v) Where fees are not specifically stated in this Ordinance, said fees shall be established by resolution of the City Council which may be revised from time to • time. (w) In the event the City waives the requirement that an applicant or developer C proposing to subdivide land plat the same, the City Council may require the applicant or developer, as a condition of granting such waiver, to dedicate parks (or pay cash in lieu thereof) trails, and open space In a manner consistent with the provisions of this Ordinance. $ (x) Park, Trail, and Recreational Area Maintenance/User Fee. (1) it is the goal of the City to levy an amount (to be determined by the City Council) per lot/household to assist the City with on-going maintenance and improvement costs. A-€00.18. Minimum Design Features. The design features set forth in this Chapter are minimum requirements. The City may impose additional or more stringent requirements concerning lot size, streets and overall design as deemed appropriate considering the property being subdivided based upon site considerations and the Albertville Comprehensive Plan. • Amended Ord. 1997-20, 15 December 1997 600-20