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The size, shape and orientation of the lots shall be appropriate for the location of the subdivision and for the type of development and use contemplated. The lots should be designed to provide an aesthetically pleasing building site and a proper architectural setting for the buildings contemplated.
(Prior Code, § 8.3)
UTILITY AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES
Sanitary sewer and water main distribution lines shall be installed by the city and paid for by the subdivider and within the unpaved portions of the street when practical. All utility lines, including service connections shall be completely installed, and inspected and approved by the City Engineer, following the grading of the street and prior to the application of any pavement base. Pavement cuts will not be permitted for installation of service connections following paving. Where rock or other obstacles are known to exist beneath the pavement area at the depth as to interfere with the installation of electric, water, natural gas, communications or other service connections, the complete installation of service connections shall be required prior to the application of any pavement base.
(Prior Code, § 9.1)
Where a public water supply is reasonably accessible or required because of pollution problems, in the determination of the City Council, the subdivision shall be provided with a complete water distribution system, and appropriately spaced fire hydrants. Public water distribution and public well systems shall meet the requirements of the City and State Health Departments. Where public water supply is not available or not required, the subdivider shall supply acceptable evidence of the availability of water. The subdivider may be required to make one or more test wells in the area to be platted, if the evidence is deemed not acceptable. Copies of well logs which are obtained shall include the name and address of the well driller and shall be submitted with the plat to the city. Where public water is not available or otherwise not provided in the subdivision, the minimum lot size shall conform to the minimum lot size specified in the zoning regulations; provided that, in no case shall the minimum lot be less than one acre in area.
(Prior Code, § 9.2)
The following requirements shall govern sanitary sewer improvements.
(A) Where an adequate public sanitary sewer system is reasonably accessible in the determination of the City Council, public sanitary sewers shall be installed to adequately serve all lots, including lateral connections to the public system. Public sewer system extensions shall meet the requirements of the city standards and the State Department of Environmental Quality and the Department of Health. Combinations of sanitary sewers and storm sewers shall be prohibited.
(B) Where a public sanitary sewer system is not reasonably accessible, the subdivider may provide:
(1) A central treatment plant, provided that the central treatment plant is installed in accordance with the City and State Department of Environmental Quality and Department of Health requirements; or
(2) Lots may be served by individual disposal systems, if the provisions of the following section are met.
(C) (1) Where the installation of individual disposal systems is considered, the suitability of the soil for individual systems, the absorptive ability of the soil, surface drainage, ground water level and topography shall be the criteria for determining whether or not the installation of individual systems is permissible. Criteria shall be in accordance with the requirements of the City and the State Department of Environmental Quality and Department of Health.
(2) Each lot so served shall be of a size and shape to accommodate the necessary length of tile field at a safe distance from and at a lower elevation than the proposed buildings. The lot size and shape shall conform to the requirements of the zoning district in which they are located; provided that, in no case shall the minimum lot be less than one acre in area where there is a public water supply available at the lot and two and one-half acres where there is not public water supply available.
(3) At least one percolation test shall be made for each lot area being platted, and each test shall be located in close proximity to the proposed individual sewage disposal unit, be numbered and its location shown on the preliminary plat. All percolation tests shall be performed in accordance with the requirements of the City Council.
(Prior Code, § 9.3)
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