[R.O. 2008 §240.010]
This Chapter shall be known and may be cited as "The Subdivision
Code of the City of Olivette, Missouri".
[R.O. 2008 §240.015; Ord. No. 2175, 5-27-2003]
A.
This
Chapter is intended to be utilized in conjunction with the zoning
ordinance of the City of Olivette, Missouri, to ensure that the development
of land within the City of Olivette occurs in a manner that protects,
provides for and promotes the public health, safety, convenience,
comfort and general welfare of the residents of Olivette. Specific
purposes of this Chapter include the following:
1.
To ensure the orderly development or redevelopment of land;
2.
To protect and to conserve the value of buildings and other improvements
and to minimize adverse impact of development on adjoining or nearby
properties;
3.
To ensure proper legal descriptions and documentation of subdivided
land for the protection of both purchasers and sellers of land;
4.
To ensure that purchasers of land will receive a buildable, properly
oriented lot which is provided with adequate infrastructure and service
facilities;
5.
To establish standards of design for subdivision improvements and
improvements within unsubdivided developments to ensure safe and proper
construction of new streets, utilities, drainage facilities, erosion
control and installation of street lighting;
6.
To ensure a beneficial relationship between the location and orientation
of lots and the street system, including safe access and maneuvering
of emergency vehicles;
7.
To designate and define the powers and duties of the officials administering
and enforcing this Chapter; and
8.
To establish penalties for the violation of this Chapter.
[R.O. 2008 §240.020; Ord. No. 2175, 5-27-2003]
Wherever conflict exists between the regulations and minimum
standards set forth in this Chapter with other regulations, ordinances
or resolutions, the more restrictive or higher standard shall apply.
