[Code 1968, § 5-3201]
All subdivisions shall conform, whenever possible, to the provisions
and conditions of the master plan for future development of the City
and shall be related to the area zoning plan.
[Code 1968, § 5-3202]
All subdivision streets shall conform in width, direction and
alignment with the service area map, and shall connect with existing
streets shown on such map, with a minimum of jogs or sharp angles.
Curving streets shall have a minimum 200-foot radius, and the minimum
width of street easements shall be 60 feet. A greater width easement
may be required by the City Council for streets which may be required
for arterial use.
[Code 1968, § 5-3203]
Dead-end streets within a subdivision shall not exceed 800 feet
in length unless an outlet with a minimum of 60 feet width is provided,
when required. There shall be a turnaround roadway with a minimum
outside curb radius of 50 feet at the closed end.
[Code 1968, § 5-3204]
No block within a subdivision shall exceed 1,000 feet in length.
Outlets may be required at a length less than 1,000 feet, if deemed
necessary by the Planning Commission, and ten-foot or more pedestrian
crosswalks or utility easements may be required.
[Code 1968, § 5-3205]
No subdivision showing reserve strips controlling access to
streets shall be approved, except where the control and disposal of
land comprising such strips is placed with the City, or the county
road commission under conditions approved by the City.
[Code 1968, § 5-3206]
No street grade within a subdivision shall be less than 1/2
of 1%, nor greater than 7%, except in special instances where the
topography of the land to be subdivided is such that makes it impossible
to otherwise develop such land. Nonpassing sight distance shall be
at least 300 feet.
[Code 1968, § 5-3207]
If there is a question as to the suitability of a lot for its
intended use due to factors such as rock formations, flood conditions
or similar circumstances, the Planning Commission may, after adequate
investigation, withhold approval of such lot.
[Code 1968, § 5-3208]
If a subdivision is traversed by a watercourse, drain or stream,
there shall be provided a stormwater easement or drainage right-of-way
conforming substantially with lines of the watercourse, and such further
width for construction as deemed adequate by the Planning Commission.
[Code 1968, § 5-3209]
When a proposed park, playground, school or other public use
shown in the master plan is located, in whole or in part, in a subdivision,
the Planning Commission shall bring it to the attention of the platter
and discuss the question of acquiring such areas by dedication or
reservation.
[Code 1968, § 5-3210]
Monuments shall be placed at all block corners, angle points,
points of curves in streets and at intermediate points, as may be
required by the City engineer. All monuments shall be of such material,
size and length, as approved by the City engineer.
[Code 1968, § 5-3211]
When land is subdivided for business or industrial purposes permitted by zoning, Chapter 40 of this Code, the required services and improvements shall be fixed by the Planning Commission with reference to the use and density of the subdivided area and the type of business or industrial activity to be carried on in the subdivided area in accordance with the provisions of § 18-161. The City engineer shall establish specifications as to size, location, etc., for complete utility subdivisions.
[Code 1968, § 5-3212]
All subdivision street names will be subject to approval of
the City engineer and may be required to conform with the county numbering
system.
