No developer proposing to make or having made a subdivision
or land development within the area of jurisdiction of this chapter
shall proceed with any grading without first obtaining from Council
the approval of the preliminary plat of the proposed subdivision.
No developer shall have a deed recorded for lots in any subdivision
without first obtaining from Council the approval of the final plat
of the proposed subdivision or land development.
A.
No land shall be subdivided for residential, commercial, industrial,
institutional or public use unless adequate access to the land over
adequate streets or thoroughfares exists or will be provided by the
developer.
B.
If land is considered by Council to be unsuitable for use by reason
of flooding or improper drainage, objectionable earth and rock formation,
topography, geology or any other feature harmful to the health and
safety of possible residents and the community as a whole, the subdivision
and use of such questionable land shall be limited to its safe capabilities.
A.
Prior to filing an application for approval of a preliminary plat,
a developer may appear before the Planning Commission to discuss his
or her proposal. This step does not require any fee or formal application.
The purpose of such meeting is to afford the developer advice and
assistance in order to save time and money and suggest professional
assistance if needed.
B.
The developer shall be prepared to discuss with the Commission details
of the proposed subdivision and use and existing features of the area.
Such discussion shall cover such items as existing covenants, land
characteristics, availability of community facilities, utilities,
size of development, play areas or public areas, proposed utilities,
sewage, water and street improvements and the type of subdivision,
consolidation or development.
