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11/27/78
POLICY STATEMENT FOR PARK LAND ACQUISITION
The City Council- adopted Recreation & Open Space Element for the provision
of neighborhood park sites throughout the community is based on a standard
of five acres per 1,000 residents. To meet the needs of the present and
projected populations of the City of Newport Beach, it will be the policy
of the City Council to acquire park lands whenever practicable.
In addition, it will be the policy of the City Council to preserve and
acquire view sites, and to implement the adopted Master Plan of Bicycle
Trails.
It will also be the policy of the City Council to accept dedication of
open space lands subject to individual merit review of the following
criteria:
1. Other open space in the immediate area;
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2. Esthetic factor -- does the property afford a unique view or
access;
3. Quality and quantity oV public input;
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4. Potential public inj4Ty from alternative usage;
5. Population segment Ao be served by the space;
6. Willingness and agility of local property owners to accept
care and mainten$nce;
7. Unique environmental or ecological factors.
This policy is adoptedlin an effort to meet the recreational needs of the
citizens of Newport Boiach and to provide open space for the environmental
improvements of the (Ity of Newport Beach.
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Adopted - August,'21, 1972
Amended - November 11, 1974
Amended - February 14, 1977
Amended - November 27, 1978