There is a California-specific law called the Subdivision Map Act that requires cities/counties to have provisions for parks when approving new subdivisions and

There is a California-specific law called the Subdivision Map Act that requires cities/counties to have provisions for parks when approving new subdivisions and housing. The specifics of this is super convoluted and left to the interpretation of the city and its planning done at the county. What would be amazing is to add a certain percentage to lakes and ponds when new parks are created--and not just green field. Hope someone can lead and get this amended.