All subdivisions shall be designed and constructed according to the standards of this subchapter. These standards apply to minor and major subdivisions, except where noted.
(A) Whenever the county or any utility company have standards adopted pursuant to statute in existence or have them subsequently adopted which are stricter than the standards of this chapter, they shall apply in lieu of similar standards that may be contained within this chapter.
(B) The Plan Commission may require stricter standards when, in the opinion of the Plan Commission, those stricter standards are needed to fulfill the interest and purpose of this chapter.
(C) If the subdivider places restrictions on any of the land contained in the subdivision greater than those required by the Zoning Ordinance or by this chapter, such restrictions or reference thereto may be required to be indicated on the subdivision plat, and the Plan Commission may require that restrictive covenants be recorded with the County Recorder.
(D) (1) In certain instances, it is to the benefit of the general welfare that certain improvements within a subdivision be increased in size.
(2) The additional cost for the oversized improvements is of no special benefit to the future residents of the subdivision, but is of benefit to the general public. In such events, special contractual arrangements for cost sharing of the oversized improvements may be entered into between the subdivider and the county or utility company.
(E) In reviewing an application for approval of a subdivision, the Plan Commission shall consider the adequacy of existing streets and roads and other facilities to serve the proposed subdivision and may require the subdivider to make and pay for improvements deemed necessary. In no case shall the county be obligated to make improvements for the purpose of making private land suitable for development.
(F) Before approving any subdivision, the Plan Commission shall ensure that there are adequate methods to maintain all improvements required by this subchapter. The improvements include, but are not limited to: recreation facilities; common open space; private streets and pedestrian ways; private sewer and water systems; and drainage facilities.
(Prior Code, § 152.080) (Ord. 87, passed 4-18-1988)