(A) City Council action. The City Council shall act on the minor subdivision by motion within 120 days from the date of application, unless the applicant agrees to an extension. The motion shall include findings of fact supporting the approval or denial, and shall be entered into the written record of the proceedings of the City Council.
(B) Denial of minor subdivision. The City Council may deny the subdivision if it makes any of the following findings:
(1) The proposed subdivision is in conflict with adopted applicable general or specific provisions of the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code, Airport Zoning Regulation, engineering standards, Surface Water Management Plan, official map, or this chapter;
(2) The physical characteristics of the site, including but not limited to topography, vegetation, percolation rate, soil conditions, susceptibility to erosion and siltation, susceptibility to flooding, water storage, drainage and retention, are such that the site is not suitable for the type of development, design, or use contemplated;
(3) The design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements are likely to cause substantial environmental damage;
(4) The design of the subdivision or the type of improvements are likely to cause serious public health problems;
(5) The design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will conflict with easements of record or with easements established by judgment of a court;
(6) The design of the subdivision does not conform to minimum city standards; and
(7) The applicant has failed to provide all documents required by the city in order to adequately evaluate the application.
(Ord. 550, passed 5-22-2006)