Chapter 09-Recreation and Open Space9.0 RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE
9.1 INTRODUCTION
The Recreation and Open Space requirement was repealed by the Florida Legislature
in 1996.However, Chapter 163.3177, (7)(k), Florida Statutes permits a local government
to include additional elements, which are deemed necessary by the local government,
upon recommendation of the Local Planning Agency (LPA).
Due to the importance of recreational facilities to the character of North Palm Beach, the
Village has determined it necessary to maintain the Recreation And Open Space
element within the Comprehensive Plan.
A summary of the data, analysis and support documentation necessary to form the
basis for Future Land Use goal, objectives and policies is presented in Chapter 3 of the
Village of North Palm Beach, Florida Comprehensive Plan Support Documentation
report dated SG-tober, 1999, Village of North Palm Beach Evaluation and Appraisal
Report dated 2007, the U.S. Highway 1 Corridor Study, dated 2008,and the EAR -Based
Amendment Support Documentation dated 2009.
9.2 VILLAGE GOAL STATEMENT
Ensure that the existing and future recreation and open space facilities and programs
are maintained and improved in order to meet current and projected needs of Village
residents.
9.3 OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
OBJECTIVE 1: Maintain, annually review, and update as necessary, the master
development program for all Village recreation facilities.
Policy 1.1: On an annual basis, review each existing recreation facility in terms of its
recreation development potential by analyzing existing uses, parking areas, condition of
facilities and site design characteristics.
OBJECTIVE 2: All existing recreation facilities shall be maintained at a level equivalent
to that which is currently in evidence.
Policy 2.1: Provide maintenance program funding for existing and future recreation
facilities through the annual budgeting process, including an annual review of facility
condition, and user and permit fees.
OBJECTIVE 3: Plan for the provision of facilities in advance of their actual need.
Policy 3.1: Maintain afive-year Capital Improvement Program for recreation facilities
based upon the results of the annual review completed pursuant to Policy 1.1.
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Policy 3.2: Long-range recreation improvements for land and facilities shall be based
upon projected needs of the buildout population
Policy 3.3: Continue to require recreational site dedications for new developments as
currently required by the Subdivision Ordinance.
OBJECTIVE 4: Review leisure programs, on an annual basis, in conjunction with the
Village budget procedure as a means of meeting current resident needs.
Policy 4.1: Continue to expand library cultural programs to include all ages.
Policy 4.2: Continue to plan expansion of all programs to satisfy population increases
with the aid and advisement of citizen advisory boards.
OBJECTIVE 5: Establish Level of Service Standards for recreation facilities and open
spaces within the Village.
Policy 5.1 Level -of -Service Standards, per Table 9-1, shall be maintained for recreation
and open space facilities within the Village and incorporated within the Village Land
Development Regulations.
Policy 5.2: Specific open space definitions consistent with Level -of -Service Standards
shall be maintained within Village Land Development Regulations.
OBJECTIVE 6: Reserved.
OBJECTIVE 7: Increase the existing inventory of recreation and areas open space
facilities by coordinating public and private resources.
Policy 7.1; Enter into an agreement with The Benjamin School for the joint use of the
football/soccer field as future needs dictate.
Policy 7.2: Enforce open space and recreation site dedications as required by the
zoning and subdivision ordinance through the Village Land Development approval
process.
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TABLE 9-1
RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE
LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARDS TABLE
Classification Area/Activity
Neighborhood Parks
Community Parks
Beaches
Marinas
Boating
Golf Courses
Swimming
Tennis
Basketball
Shuffleboard
Baseball/Softball
Football/Soccer
Handball/Racquetball
Playground Areas
Volleyball
9-3
CH (unit/population)
2 acres/1, 000
2 acres/1, 000
1 mile/313250
1 slip/2,500
1 ramp/6,250
9 holes/30,000
1 pool/31,250
1 court/2,500
1 court/2,500
1 court/6,250
1 field/7,200
1 field/4,800
1 court/6,000
1 area/3,600
1 court/7,200