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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
identified in the Park Dedication Ordinance. 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;
2. Aesthetic factor - does the property afford a unique
view or access;
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Quality and quantity of public input;
Potential public injury from alternative usage;
Populdtion segment to be served by the space;
Willingness and ability of local property owners
to accept care and maintenance;
Unique environmental or ecological factors.
This policy is adopted in an effort to meet the recreational needs of
the citizeds of Newport Beach and to provide open space for the environ-
mental imppovements of the City of Newport Beach.
Adopted August 21, 1972
Amended November 11, 1974
Amended February 14, 1977
Amended November 27, 1978
Amended November 14, 1983