Pitkin County established a Parks/ Recreation/Open Space program to insure an ample supply of parks/recreation/open space to satisfy the needs of residents and visitors. The program is intended to ensure:
(a) An adequate supply of parks and recreation facilities to satisfy the demand for such facilities resulting from new residential development;
(b) An adequate supply of open space to preserve and enhance the rural character of the County as a critical asset contributing to a high quality of life for residents and visitors;
(c) Preservation of open space in certain areas to protect wildlife habitat, ranching, public lands and scenic road corridors;
(d) Parks and recreation facilities and open space are dedicated on a schedule to coincide with the demand for such facilities and land generated by new residential development;
(e) Land dedicated for parks/recreation/open space will remain committed to such uses and not be used for other purposes.