§ SR-23. Recreational area.

A. 

Area. Each subdivider shall dedicate to the Town of Brookhaven an area for recreational purposes suitable in character and of an area representing 1,500 square feet for each buildable plot as shown on the final map or maps approved by the Planning Board. If, in the opinion of the Planning Board, the proposed park area is not practical in size or there are already adequate facilities for recreation in the area, a recreational fee will be required in lieu of the park area, or the Planning Board may require the subdivider to dedicate a recreation area and pay a recreational fee, provided that the area dedicated and the fee paid, when taken together, do not exceed the total recreational requirement.

B. 

Recreational fees. Where a fee is to be paid in lieu of dedicating land, the fee shall be as established by Town Board resolution.

C. 

Required improvements. Park areas to be dedicated to the Town of Brookhaven shall be cleared, graded, topsoiled, seeded and fenced with a five-foot chain link fence. These improvements shall be included in the performance bond.

Amended 11-20-2018 by L.L. No. 26-2018, effective 12-3-2018