The plat of a subdivision shall substantially
conform to the following principles and standards of design. If there
is a discrepancy between minimum standards or dimensions noted herein
and those contained in building code or other official regulations,
the highest standard shall apply.
The design of public and private improvements,
grading, building arrangement, parking, landscaping, and manner in
which proposed uses shall operate, as considered through subdivision
and land development processes, shall demonstrate a conformance with
the following general principles, plans, and ordinances:
A. The Zoning Ordinance, Chapter
220, including but not limited to environmental standards relating to noise, odors, and glare.
B. Municipal grading ordinance.
C. To the furthest extent feasible, the minimization
of impact on existing watercourses and groundwater discharge and recharge
areas.
D. To the furthest extent feasible, conformance with
the policies of the Municipal Comprehensive Plan.
Easements shall be required at a minimum width
of 20 feet. Where a subdivision is traversed by a watercourse or natural
drainage, there shall be provided a stormwater easement or drainage
right-of-way of width and length sufficient for the purpose.
The requirements of Chapter
124, Grading, Excavating and Filling, shall be complied with by every land development.
Development within any floodplain district must meet the requirements and standards of Article
XI in addition to any other applicable provisions in this chapter. When conflicts arise between standards, the provisions of Article
XI shall govern.