For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIAL. The duly designated administrative official(s) of the City of Flandreau with the charge of enforcing the subdivision ordinance.
ALLEY. A minor public way having a narrow right-of-way and affording a secondary means of access to abutting properties.
CITY FINANCE OFFICER. The duly appointed Finance Officer of the City of Flandreau.
CITY COUNCIL (COUNCIL). The duly elected City Council of the City of Flandreau.
COMPREHENSIVE/DEVELOPMENT PLAN. Any legally adopted part or element of the Comprehensive/Development Plan of the City of Flandreau. This may include but is not limited to: Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, Community Facilities Plan, Major Street Plan, Capital Improvements Program, and Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
EASEMENT. A right to land generally established in a real estate deed or on a recorded plat to permit the use of land by the public, a corporation, or particular persons for specified uses.
ENGINEER. The duly designated engineer acting on behalf of the City Council.
FINAL PLAT. A plat of a tract of land, which meets the requirements of these regulations and is in form for recording in the office of the Moody County Register of Deeds.
LOT. A parcel of land intended for transfer of ownership or for building development.
MAJOR STREET PLAN. The Major Street Plan adopted as an element of the Comprehensive/Development Plan.
PLANNING COMMISSION. The Flandreau Planning Commission.
PRELIMINARY PLAT. The map or maps of a proposed subdivision and specified supporting materials drawn and submitted in accordance with the requirements of this chapter to permit the evaluation of the proposal prior to detailed engineering and design.
REGISTER OF DEEDS. The duly designated Register of Deeds of Moody County.
SKETCH PLAN. The sketch map or maps of a proposed subdivision drawn and submitted in accordance with the requirements of this chapter to evaluate feasibility and design characteristics at an early stage in the planning.
STREET. A tract of land dedicated to public use which affords the primary means of access to the abutting property but excludes private driveways serving only one parcel of land.
SUBDIVIDER. The person(s), firm(s), or corporation(s) owning land in the process of creating a subdivision of said land.
SUBDIVISION. The division of a parcel of land into two or more lots or parcels for the purpose of transfer of ownership or building development, whether immediate or future. Provided, a division of land into lots or parcels of 35 acres or more and not involving a new street shall not be deemed a SUBDIVISION. The term includes the establishment or dedication of a road, highway, street, or alley through a tract of land; a resubdivision of land or lots; and, when appropriate to the context, shall relate to the process of subdividing or to the land subdivided.
UTILITIES. Municipal and franchised utilities.
ZONING ORDINANCE. The Zoning Ordinance of the City of Flandreau.
(Ord. passed - - 2000)