A. The city council, the planning and zoning commission and the community development director or the director's designated representative shall be the review and/or approval bodies for this title to regulate the subdividing of land within the corporate limits of the city of Artesia and within the three (3) mile planning and platting jurisdiction of the city.
B. The provisions set forth in this title are applicable to the subdivision of all lands located within the corporate limits of the city of Artesia, within the three (3) mile planning and platting jurisdiction of the city, and the vacation and/or dedication to the city or other public entity of any public right of way or public easements in the city.
C. Land unsuitable for subdivision development due to drainage, flood hazard, topography or other conditions, creating a danger to health, life or property, may not be approved unless the subdivider presents evidence or data to the city establishing that the techniques proposed to meet any such conditions are satisfactory to adequately avoid any danger to health, life or property. (Ord. 982, 11-10-2015)