(a) The commission or the subdivision administrator shall refuse permission to plat property in the escarpment zone or in the geologically similar area, as defined in the escarpment regulations of this chapter, unless the director has first issued an escarpment permit for the development proposed.
(b) When property in the escarpment zone or in the geologically similar area is platted:
(1) the escarpment zone or the geologically similar area must be shown on the plat; and
(2) the plat must provide any dedications necessary for maintenance, drainage, or compliance with Division 51A-5.200, “Escarpment Regulations”; and
(3) the property owner is encouraged, but not required, to dedicate the escarpment zone or geologically similar area to the city as park. (Ord. Nos. 20092; 23384; 25047; 26000; 26529; 28073)