In laying out a subdivision, the developer shall comply with the following general principles and requirements:
(a) The layout shall conform to the Transportation Plan and other parts of the adopted City Plan.
(1) Whenever a tract to be subdivided embraces any part of a highway, primary or secondary thoroughfare or parkway, so designated on the Transportation Plan, such part of the public way shall be platted by the developer in the location and at the width indicated on such Plan.
(2) Where a proposed park, playground or other recreational area, proposed school site or other public ground, shown on the adopted Community Facilities Plan or other part of the City Plan, is located in whole or in part within the proposed subdivision, such proposed public ground or part, if not dedicated to the City, or the Board of Education, shall be reserved and no development take place on such land for a period of not less than ninety (90) days to allow the Council or Board of Education the opportunity to consider and take action toward acquisition of such public ground or part of by purchase or other means.
(b) Where considered desirable by the developer and held appropriate by the Planning Commission, open spaces suitably located and of adequate size for parks, playgrounds or other recreational purposes for local or neighborhood use shall be provided for in the design of the proposed subdivision, and, if not dedicated to the public and accepted by the City or Board of Education, may be reserved for the common use of all property owners in the proposed subdivision by covenant in the deed.
(Ord. 7435-01. Passed 2-18-02.)