§ 23-27. Public sites and open spaces.

(a)

Shown on comprehensive plan. Where a proposed park, playground, school or other public use shown in a comprehensive plan is located in whole or in part within a subdivision, the subdivision shall dedicate or reserve adequate space for such purpose in such area within the subdivision when the zoning and planning commission finds the requirement to be reasonably necessary to the public health and welfare.

(b)

Action not constituting acceptance. The requiring of the dedication of public spaces as provided in subsection (a) above shall not constitute an acceptance of the dedication by the city.

(Ord. No. 3157, § 8(G), 4-23-84)

State law reference

Municipal authority to provide for the dedication, reservation or acquisition of lands and open spaces necessary for public uses indicated on city plan, RSMo 89.410(1).

Cross reference

Parks and recreation, Ch. 15; streets, sidewalks and other public spaces, Ch. 22.