The Township recognizes that it is the applicant's obligation to adequately provide for the welfare of those attracted to the community by the development of applicant's project. The proper provision of open space and recreational facilities for those individuals shall be addressed by the applicant in his presentation before the reviewing board and considered by the reviewing board before approval is granted. The reviewing board shall determine whether the facilities within the area of applicant's proposal are adequate to service the needs of the proposal, and where they are deficient, it shall be the applicant's responsibility to provide for this need.
A. 
Where a park, playground, recreation area, school or other site for public use is proposed in whole or in part in the applicant's development, or where natural site features are to be preserved for public use, the method of reserving such areas for open space, whether by easement, deed restriction, dedication, homeowners' association, or other means shall be approved by the reviewing board. Where land is dedicated to the Township, it shall be submitted to the governing body for acceptance.
B. 
In the selection of the location of open spaces, consideration shall be given to the preservation of natural features.
A. 
In order to provide for the safety and general welfare of the public, all residential developments which will result in five or more dwelling units shall set aside no less than 1,500 square feet of developed open space per dwelling unit for recreational functions.
B. 
Developed open space shall consist of developable land devoid of buildings and other physical structures except for outdoor recreational facilities. Developed open space shall not include streets, drives, easements, walkways, parking lots, or include school sites, clubhouses, indoor recreational facilities, or retention basins not specifically designed for recreation use.
C. 
The location, form and design of such areas shall be approved by the reviewing board. The area specifically designated for recreational purposes shall be fully usable for that purpose and shall have all improvements as required by this chapter. Wherever possible, recreation sites should be located adjacent to school sites. The applicant shall determine whether the land to be utilized for recreational purposes shall remain for private recreational uses or be dedicated for public use.
D. 
Exception. In special circumstances where the development will result in not less than five nor more than 10 dwelling units and where due to the size, location and design requirements of the development it is not feasible in the opinion of the reviewing board to set aside such area or areas for developed open space, the applicant shall make a payment in lieu of the provision of such open space land to the Township. Such payments shall be placed in a special recreational open space land fund to be utilized solely for the purchase of public recreational open space. The amount of the payment shall be equal in the size and character to land which would otherwise be provided within the development itself in compliance with the regulations of this chapter.
E. 
Improvements. The developer shall install as a minimum the following recreational facilities or their equivalent on the land which has been set aside for recreational purposes:
Dwelling Units
Tot-Lot
Tennis Courts
Basketball Courts
Multipurpose Field
1 to 4
5 to 25
1
26 to 50
1
1
51 to 100
1
1
1
101 to 150
1
1
1
151 to 200
2
2
2
201 to 250
2
2
2
1
251 to 300
3
3
2
1
301 to 350
3
3
3
1
351 to 400
4
4
3
2
401 to 450
4
4
3
2
451 to 500
5
Plus 1 for every 100 units or fraction thereof over 500
5
Plus 1 for every 200 units or fraction thereof over 500
3
Plus 1 for every 125 units or fraction thereof over 500
2
Plus 1 for every 200 units or fraction thereof over 500
Undeveloped open space for parks and for preserving natural features in an undisturbed state shall be provided in accordance with the following standards:
A. 
Land area shall be based upon a minimum ratio of one acre of land per 50 dwelling units or fraction thereof with a minimum of four acres, except that in special circumstances where due to the size, location and design requirements of the development, it is not feasible, in the opinion of the reviewing board, to set aside such area or area for undeveloped open space, a lesser amount may be permitted.
B. 
No removal of natural growth grading or depositing of debris shall be permitted in any area designated as a proposed park or other public site.
[Added 2-28-2001 by Ord. No. 6-2001]
A. 
In lieu of construction of the recreational facilities required by §§ 310-22-2, 310-22-3, and 310-22-4, hereinabove, the developer may elect, with approval by the Planning Board, to make a contribution of $1,000 per residential unit to a Recreation Trust Fund maintained by the Township, specifically for the periodic purchase, lease, acquisition, and/or maintenance of recreational facilities for use by the residents of the Township of Edgewater Park.
B. 
It is expressly understood that the contribution of $1,000 per unit shall be adjusted annually on February 1 of each year, based upon the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers, as published by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics; said increase to reflect the Consumer Price Index increase, if any, from the prior year. Said contribution shall be paid at the time of final approval. The land required to be used for active recreation shall, therefore, be used for passive recreation, unless the Township elects to construct active recreation facilities thereon at the Township's expense.