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subdivision ordinance. Dwellinp,s subdivided vertically, or stacked, are exempt from this provision. (i) Individual sewage treatment systems. (1) All lots proposed for individual sewage treatment systems shall be in accordance with chapter 113, article II. (2) The subdivision shall not be approved until all new lots proposed for an individual sewage disposal system are found suitable for that purpose. (3) All soil tests required herein shall be conducted by a registered engineer, whose expense shall be paid by the subdivider. 0) Park and open space dedication. (1) Purpose. a. The council recognizes it is essential to the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the city and persons working in the city, that the character and quality of the environment be considered to be of major importance in the planning and development of the city. In this regard, the manner in which land is developed and used is of high priority. The preservation of land for park, playground and public open space purposes as it relates to the use and development of land for residential, commercial /industrial purposes is essential to the maintaining of a healthful and desirable environment for all citizens of the city. The city must not only provide these necessary amenities for our citizens today, but also be insightful to the needs of our future citizens. b. It is recognized by the council that the demand for park, playground and public open space within a municipality is directly related to the density and intensity of development permitted and allowed within any given area. Higher density developments mean greater numbers of people and an increased demand for parks, recreational resources and public open space. To disregard this principle is to inevitably over -tax existing facilities and thus, diminish the quality of the environment for all. C. The city's comprehensive park and open space plan establishes minimum community criteria for meeting the needs of the residents of the city. d. It is the policy of the city that the following standards and guidelines for the dedication of land for park, playground, and public open space purposes (or cash contributions in lieu of such dedication) in the subdividing and developing of land within the city shall be directly related to the density and intensity of each subdivision and development. It is further the policy that it is intended that subdivision dedication shall first be allocated toward deficiencies in the subdivision, neighborhood or specific district park, then to trails linking parks, then community parks, then multijurisdictional park in the city. Finally, that dedication fees recognize the impact upon each of these systems by the subdivision of land.