All proposed subdivisions shall be reviewed to determine if the subdivision lies within either a Flood Plain or Wetlands District as defined in the Zoning Chapter. Plans and supporting documentation of a subdivision located within either a Flood Plain or Wetlands District shall be forwarded to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and/or U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for review and comment. The Plan Commission may require appropriate changes, modifications and incorporation of comments made by the Department of Natural Resources and/or the Corps of Engineers to insure the subdivision is consistent with the need to minimize or eliminate flood damages and to minimize adverse impacts on wetlands; all public utilities and facilities, such as sewer, gas, electrical and water systems are located and constructed to minimize or eliminate flood damage and to minimize adverse impacts on wetlands; adequate drainage is provided so as to reduce exposure to flood hazards and potential damage to wetlands; and that on-site waste disposal systems, if provided, shall be located to avoid impairment of them or contamination from them during any regulatory flood, and in the case of wetlands to be located in compliance with the wetland regulations in § 151.096.
(1979 Code, § 152.41) (Ord. 3909, passed 4-3-1989; Am. Ord. 4110, passed 6-21-1993)