(A) All proposed subdivisions shall conform to this chapter.
(B) The following requirements are established to provide for orderly development of various types along with accessory uses and structures in a pleasant and stable manner.
(C) Topsoil and natural vegetation should be disturbed as little as possible. All disturbances shall be stabilized by seeding or planting within 30 days of completion of construction of subdivision improvements, unless otherwise first approved by the governing body.
(D) Existing features that would enhance the development of a subdivision as a whole, such as trees and historic sites, should be preserved in the design of the subdivision.
(E) Installation of sidewalks and street lights may be required by the governing body.
(F) The governing body may participate in the cost of improvements within, or serving, a subdivision if it is determined that the improvements would benefit areas of land not in the subdivision. The governing body may recover these costs through special property tax, special connection fee or impact fee assessments.
(G) Building and lot requirements:
(1) Chapter 155 (zoning regulations) shall regulate lot size and setback distances within the municipal limits of the town; and
(2) County Ord. 2, Subdivision and Land Use Ordinance, shall regulate lot size and setback distances within the three-mile platting jurisdiction outside the municipal limits of the town.
(H) All sites for public parks, schools and other public facilities shown on plats and located within the proposed subdivision shall be dedicated to the governing body or the independent school district board, subject to their consent.
(I) Any improvements the owner proposes to make outside the boundaries of the proposed subdivision, pursuant to the development of the subdivision, shall be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission, in writing, with the preliminary plat. These improvements shall relate to streets, drainage, utilities and other improvements necessary to permit development within the subdivision.
(J) All public streets shall be constructed to town street specifications. The construction will be subject to inspection by both the Town Engineer and the Planning Coordinator during construction and upon completion.
(K) Private access easements are allowed and may be indicated on the plat. Private access roads may serve up to two parcels unless otherwise first approved by the Board. There is no requirement that private access roads be developed.
(L) Construction of all required improvements shall be the responsibility of the subdivider.
(M) Subdivisions shall have an acceptable water supply and distribution plan. All plans for water supply and distribution are the responsibility of the subdivider and will conform to the requirements of the governing body, and comply with all federal, state and town codes and regulations. Subdivisions within one-half mile of town municipal limits may be required to connect to the town water system.
(N) Subdivisions shall have an acceptable plan for disposal of wastewater. All plans for wastewater disposal are the responsibility of the subdivider and shall conform to the requirements of the governing body, and comply with all federal, state and town codes and regulations. These plans may include individual septic systems, however, the governing body may request that the subdivider provide further evidence prepared by a competent professional that the subject land is capable of accommodating the proposed individual sewer systems(s) without causing pollution. Subdivisions within one-half mile of the town municipal limits may be required to connect to the town sewer system.
(Ord. 10.9, passed - -2005)