(A) In determining whether an application for approval shall be granted, the Commission shall determine if the plat conforms to the principles and standards required in this chapter, which shall be deemed as minimal; and whenever the applicable requirements of other county ordinances are higher or more restrictive, those requirements shall control any application for plat approval.
(B) In the subdividing of any land, due regard shall be shown for all natural features, such as tree growth, watercourses, historic spots, or similar conditions which, if preserved, will add attractiveness and value to the proposed development.
(C) Due consideration shall be given to the prevention of air and stream pollution, proper treatment and disposal of refuse and other waste, and the elimination of other blighting characteristics.
(D) The subdivision layout shall be of a character that protects the health, safety, and general welfare of the county and its residents.
(E) In designing a street system, the subdivider shall be guided by the following principles:
(1) Adequate vehicular and pedestrian access shall be provided to all parcels;
(2) Local or residential street systems shall be designed to minimize through-traffic movement, but street connections into and from adjacent areas may be required;
(3) Local street patterns shall provide reasonable direct access to the primary circulation system;
(4) Local circulation systems and land development patterns shall not conflict with the efficiency of bordering arterial routes;
(5) Elements in the local circulation system should be designed with the least amount of interruptions possible in order to function effectively and safely;
(6) Traffic generators within residential areas shall be considered in the design of the circulation pattern;
(7) Planning and construction of residential streets shall clearly relate to their local function;
(8) Local streets shall be designed to discourage excessive speeds;
(9) Pedestrian-vehicular conflict points shall be minimized;
(10) The space devoted to street uses shall be minimized;
(11) The number of intersections shall be minimized;
(12) Local streets shall be related to the topography.
(F) All geothermal heat pump closed loop systems must meet the requirements under 312 IAC 13. No open loop systems will be permitted.
(G) All plans must meet the requirements under Chapter 154 Stormwater Drainage, Erosion and Sediment Control Regulations, including drainage calculations, storm sewer design, flood plain management, and erosion control.
(’86 Code, § 7.1-37) (Am. Ord. 2015-10E, passed 10-20-15)