No land shall be subdivided for residential purposes that is found to be unsuitable for subdividing by reason of flooding, ponding, poor drainage, adverse soil conditions, adverse geological formations, unsatisfactory topography or other features likely to be harmful to the health, safety or general welfare unless such suitable conditions are corrected to the satisfaction of the City.
1. If a subdivision is found to be unsuitable for any of the reasons cited in this section, the Planning and Zoning Commission or City Council shall state its reasons in writing and afford the proprietor an opportunity to present data regarding such unsuitability. Thereafter, the Commission or Council may re-affirm, modify, or withdraw its determination of unsuitability.
2. All lots located within a floodplain shall contain adequate area above the elevation of flooding for essential and planned installations. All land in a subdivision that lies in a floodplain shall be:
A. Identified as such on the individual lots in the preliminary plat, and
B. Encouraged to remain as open space for use by all proprietors of lots in the subdivision with an appropriate instrument providing for its care by such proprietors.
3. Subdivisions (including mobile home parks) shall be consistent with the need to minimize flood damages and shall have adequate drainage provided to reduce exposure to flood damage. Development associated with subdivision proposals shall meet the applicable performance standards.