(a) In order to protect the health, safety and general welfare of the people, the Planning Commission shall reject any proposed subdivision located in an area subject to periodic flooding. If the subdivision is located in an area having poor drainage or other adverse physical characteristics, the Commission may approve the subdivision, provided that the subdivider agrees to perform such improvements as will render the area safe for the intended use. In lieu of improvements, the subdivider shall furnish a surety or certified check covering the cost of the required improvements.
(b) Flood control or storm drainage facilities shall be provided as follows:
(1) Access to flood control or storm drainage ditches and channels shall be by means of easements. Such easements shall be not less than 30 feet in width, exclusive of the width of the ditch or channel. An easement of this type shall be provided on one side of a flood control or storm drainage ditch, channel or similar type of facility.
(2) Flood control or storm drainage easements containing underground facilities shall have a minimum width of ten feet.
(3) Whenever a flood control or storm drainage ditch or channel has a depth of five feet or more, or a bank slope of two feet horizontal to one foot vertical or steeper, a five-feet high masonry wall or a five-feet high chain link fence may be required by the Planning Commission.
(Ord. 74-O-129, passed 10-17-1974)