Park and impact fees for new homes in Martinez

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How the park fee is set	The fee equals the value of the land that would otherwise be dedicated. Applies: Subdivisions with no park site shown in the General Plan. § 21.46.050 · code text the subdivider shall, in lieu of dedicating land, pay a fee equal to the value of the land prescribed for dedication in Section 21.46.040 and in an amount determined in accordance with the provisions of Section 21.46.070
Parkland per 1,000 residents	5 acres of park land for every 1,000 residents. § 21.46.030 · code text It is found and determined that the public interest, convenience, health, welfare and safety require that five (5) acres of property for each one thousand (1000) persons residing within the City be devoted to local park and recreational purposes.
When the fee applies	Subdivisions of 50 parcels or less may be required to pay only a fee instead of giving land. § 21.46.050 · code text If the proposed subdivision contains 50 parcels or less, the subdivider may be required to only pay a fee equal to the land value of the portion of the local park required to serve the needs of the residents of the proposed subdivision as prescribed in Section 21.46.040 and in an amount determined in accordance with the provisions of Section 21.46.070. Subdivisions over 50 lots must both dedicate land and pay a fee. Applies: When the General Plan shows a park site on part of the land, or a park site needs a small part of it. § 21.46.060 · code text In subdivisions of over 50 lots, the subdivider shall both dedicate land and pay a fee in lieu of dedication in accordance with the following:

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What park or impact fees apply to a new home in Martinez?

Martinez's code: The fee equals the value of the land that would otherwise be dedicated. (Subdivisions with no park site shown in the General Plan.) (§ 21.46.050); 5 acres of park land for every 1,000 residents. (§ 21.46.030).

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