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conveyance of areas designated for such dedication under the pro-
visions of zoning regulations relating to average lot size or planned
community subdivision and for the payment of a monetary fee, in
lieu of dedication, NOT TO EXCEED FIVE PERCENT (5%) OF
THE TOTAL ASSESSED VALUE OF THE LAND to be used by the
Commission to purchase such open spaces for the use and benefit of
the subdivision in cases where dedication would be impractical) (4)
the reservation of lands for schools and other public buildings and for
parks, playgrounds, and other public purposes, provided no reserva-
tion of land for traffic, recreation or any other public purposes as
herein provided shall continue for longer than three (3) years, with-
out the written approval of all persons holding or otherwise owning
any legal or equitable interest in said property; and provided further
that such properties so reserved for public use as hereinbefore pro-
vided shall be exempt from all state, county and local taxes during
such period; (5) the conservation of or production of adequate trans-
portation, water, drainage and sanitary facilities; (6) the preserva-
tion of the location of and the volume and flow of water in and other
characteristics of natural streams and other waterways; (7) the
avoidance of population congestion; (8) the avoidance of such scat-
tered or premature subdivision of land as would involve danger or
injury to health, safety or welfare by reason of the lack of water
supply, drainage, transportation or other public services or necessitate
an excessive expenditure of public funds for the supply of such serv-
ices; (9) conformity of resubdivided lots to the character of lots
within the existing subdivision with respect to area, frontage and
alignment to existing lots and streets; (10) control of subdivision or
building (except for agricultural or recreational purposes) in flood
plain areas or streams and drainage courses, and on unsafe land
areas; (11) preservation of outstanding natural or cultural features
and historic sites or structures; or (12) other benefits to the health,
comfort, safety and welfare of the present and future population of
the Regional District.

Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That this Act shall take effect
July 1, 1968.

Approved May 7, 1968.

CHAPTER 627
(House Bill 56)

AN ACT to authorize the issuance of bonds of the Washington
Suburban Sanitary District in an amount not exceeding $25,000,-
000 for enlarging, increasing and augmenting the water supply
and major distribution facilities of said District; to provide that
said bonds shall be guaranteed as to payment of principal and
interest by the County Council of Montgomery County and the
County Commissioners of Prince George's County, with a provi-
sion for waiver of such guarantee at the option of the Com-
mission; to provide for the payment of said bonds and the interest
thereon by levy against assessable property within the Sanitary
District; and to provide for the ratification and confirmation of