[CC 1983 App. A Art. I; Ord. No. 395, 10-19-1970]
This Chapter shall be known, referred to, and cited as "The Land Subdivision Chapter of Caruthersville, Missouri." This Chapter is to provide for the coordination of streets within
subdivisions with other existing or planned streets or with other
features of the Comprehensive Plan of Caruthersville, Missouri; for
minimum requirements of the preliminary and final plats; for minimum
standards of physical improvements in new subdivisions for adequate
open spaces for traffic, utilities, fire fighting apparatus, recreation,
light and air; and for a distribution of population and traffic for
the health, safety, and general welfare of the community.
[CC 1983 App. A Arts. I — II; Ord.
No. 395, 10-19-1970]
As used in this Chapter, the following terms shall have these
prescribed meanings: The singular includes the plural and the plural
includes the singular, the word "shall" is mandatory
and not directory.
ALLEY
A street providing a secondary means of access to a property
abutting upon it.
BUILDING LINE
A line on a plat between which line and a street, no building
or structure may be erected.
COLLECTOR STREET
A street having a primary function of collecting and distributing
traffic between local streets or areas and the major street and highway
network and designated as a collector street in the comprehensive
plan.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The comprehensive plan made and adopted by the City Planning
Commission indicating the general locations recommended for the streets,
parks, public buildings, zoning districts, and all other public improvements.
CUL-DE-SAC
A minor street with only one (1) outlet and terminated by
a turnaround.
MAJOR STREET
A street having the primary functions of accommodating relatively
large volumes of vehicular traffic and serving to connect areas of
principal traffic generation and designated as a major street in the
comprehensive plan.
MINOR STREET
A street having a primary function of providing service and
access to abutting land and not designed for high volumes of traffic
but having sufficient width to serve occasional parking and traffic
flow.
PLANS
All drawings, including general plans, cross-sections, profiles, working details, and specifications, which the subdivider prepares or has prepared to show the character, extent, and details of the improvements required under Article
V of this Chapter.
PLAT
A map or drawing showing the lot and street arrangement or
other features or details of the area being subdivided, as required
in this Chapter for preliminary and final approval and recording.
SUBDIVISION
The division of a lot, tract, or parcel of land into two
(2) or more lots, or other divisions of land into parcels of one (1)
acre or less in area, or the dedication of streets, ways, or other
areas for the use of the public. The sale or transfer of land of one
(1) acre or more, and not involving a new street is exempted from
recording a plat but shall be certified by the City Planning Commission.