The standards set forth in this section shall be considered the minimum standards necessary to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare.
1. Land Suitability. No land shall be subdivided which is found to be unsuitable for subdividing by reason of flooding, ponding, poor drainage, adverse soil conditions, adverse geological formations, unsatisfactory topography or other conditions likely to be harmful to the public health, general welfare, unless such unsuitable conditions are corrected to the satisfaction of the City. If land is found to be unsuitable for subdivision for any of the reasons cited in this section, the Council shall state its reasons in writing and afford the subdivider an opportunity to present data regarding such unsuitability. Thereafter, the Council may reaffirm, modify or withdraw its determination regarding such unsuitability.
2. Lands Subject to Flooding. No subdivision containing land located in a floodway or a flood hazard area shall be approved by the City without the approval of the Department of Natural Resources. No lot shall be located so as to include land located within a floodway or flood hazard area unless the lot is of such size and shape that it will contain a buildable area not within the floodway or flood hazard area, suitable for development as allowed by the zoning ordinance for the zone in which the lot is located. Land located within a flood hazard area or a floodway may be included with a plat as follows, subject to the approval of the City:
A. In Lot. Included within individual lots in the subdivision, subject to the limitations of this section.
B. Open Space. Reserved as open space for recreation use by all owners of lots in the subdivision, with an appropriate legal instrument, approved by the City, providing for its care and maintenance by such owners.
C. Public Space. If acceptable to the City, dedicated to the City as public open space for recreation or flood control purposes.
3. Plat to Conform to Comprehensive Plan. The arrangement, character, extent, width, grade and location of all streets and the general nature and extent of the lots and uses proposed shall conform to the Comprehensive Plan of the City, provided such plan has been adopted by the City; and shall conform to such other plans, including but not limited to a major street plan, a sanitary sewer system plan, or a parks and open space plan, provided such plan(s) has been approved by the City.