§ 154.146 DESIGN PRINCIPLES AND STANDARDS.
   (A)   Conformance. When reviewing plat applications, the Plan Commission or Administrator, as applicable, determines if the plat conforms to the principles and standards required in this subchapter.
   (B)   Natural design. When subdividing land, regard must be shown for natural features such as wooded areas, watercourses, historic sites, or similar conditions which, if preserved, add attractiveness and value to the proposed development.
   (C)   Environmental protection. Consideration is given to preventing air and stream pollution, proper treatment and disposal of refuse and other waste, and the elimination of other blighting characteristics.
   (D)   Sanitary sewers and public water supply. Subdivisions are required to have public sanitary sewers and public water supply. Only the Town Council is authorized to waive this requirement.
   (E)   Layout. The subdivision layout cannot be injurious to the health, safety or welfare of the community.
   (F)   Improvement location permits, site plans, and subdivisions must conform to the principles and standards established by this chapter.
   (G)   All site plans and subdivisions must conform to the Town of Bargersville Construction Standards and Specifications ("Construction Standards"), see § 154.200.
   (H)   The applicant is responsible for installing all required public improvements at the applicant's expense without reimbursement, unless otherwise agreed upon in writing by the Town Council. The applicant is required to maintain all public improvements and provide for snow removal on streets and sidewalks until the public improvements are accepted by the town.
(Ord. 2022-17, passed 7-19-2022)