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nonresidential lots, or to the replatting of previously platted residential lots, where such • lots were subject to parkland dedication requirements at the time of the prior subdivision. (e) Criteria for park and open space dedication. Land dedicated for parks or open spaces shall be appropriate for the intended purpose. The following criteria shall apply to land proposed for parkland or open space dedication: (1) At least 50% of the parkland that is required to be dedicated (based on the previously described calculation) shall be acceptable in terms of design, location, etc., for use as an area of active recreation. (2) Drainage ditches, detention ponds, power line easements, steep slopes and similar sites shall not be accepted for parkland dedication, unless the Commission finds, after consultation with the lair-eeterof P,4 -ice iaa Director of Community Services, that the land has exceptional recreational value that warrants its acceptance as parkland or open space. (3) The dedication of land within the 100-year floodplain is acceptable, provided the land consists of the native floodplain that is unaltered by channelization or other man-made stormwater control facilities. (4) All parkland and open space dedication shall be consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of the City's adopted Park Plan (as amended). • (f) Fee in Lieu of Dedication. A cash fee for the purchase of offsite parkland may be paid in lieu of all or part of the dedication of onsite parkland. The cash fee in lieu of parkland dedication shall be set by resolution of the City Council (see the Technical Manual). All fees in lieu of dedication shall be paid prior to the recordation of the final plat or prior to the issuance of a building permit where a plat is not required. Applicant's applying for approval of a minor administrative plat in which the property is zoned Mixed Use and where the following note has been placed on the plat will be allowed to wait until the issuance of a residential building permit to pay the parkland dedication fee: " Parkland Dedication fees are reauired to be raid prior to the issuance of anv residential building permits."Fees in lieu of dedication may be accepted if either of the following conditions apply: (1) If requested by the subdivider, and reviewed by the Dir-ee*er- ef Paf and Reefea4iaa Director of Community Services, the Planning and Zoning Commission may allow the option of the payment of a fee over the dedication of land within the subdivision; or (2) If the Director of P -Arks And R eefe tion Director of Community Services recommends to the Planning and Zoning Commission that land proposed for dedication by the subdivider is either unsuitable for parkland due to its size or general physical characteristics, or the proposed dedication is not consistent with the goals, policies and objectives of the City's adopted