(A) Application. The following land subdivision principles, standards and requirements will be applied by the Commission in evacuating plans for proposed subdivisions:
(1) Where literal compliance with the standards herein specified is clearly impractical, upon recommendation of the Planning Commission, or, in the absence of such recommendation, at its own discretion, the Council may modify or adjust the standards to permit reasonable utilization of property while securing substantial conformance with the objectives of these regulations, including the issuance of a variance, if appropriate, as provided herein.
(2) The proposed subdivision shall conform to the Comprehensive Development Plan of the city.
(B) Land requirements.
(1) Land shall be suited to the purpose for which it is to be subdivided. No preliminary plan shall be approved if the site is not suitable for purposes of the kind proposed by reason of potential flooding, topography, or adverse earth or rock formation.
(2) Land subject to hazards to life, health, or property shall not be subdivided for residential purposes until all such hazards have been eliminated or unless adequate safeguards against such hazards are provided by the subdivision plan.
(3) Proposed subdivisions shall be coordinated with existing nearby municipalities or neighborhoods so that the community as a whole may develop harmoniously.
(Ord. 2011-06-07A, passed 6-7-2011)