(A) Where the subdivision of a lot or tract of land contains watercourse, floodable areas or wetlands the land shall, at the city's option, be:
(1) Dedicated to the city as a park, parkway, open space or other public use;
(2) Carried in a private easement in the individual deeds affected with no allowance for building construction therein; and
(3) Developed in accordance with a plan setting forth provisions for sediment control, water management, maintenance of landscaped features and indicating any change that will be made in the natural condition of the earth and its effect, if any, upon watercourses, lakes, streams, wetlands and drainage ways.
(B) The Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council shall review the option selected and approve or disapprove the dedication, private easement or development plan.
(C) In no case shall land be subdivided which is deemed unsuitable by the city or the Commissioner of the State Department of Natural Resources for the proposed use because of flooding, inadequate water supply or sewage disposal capabilities or any other feature likely to be harmful to the health, safety or welfare of future residents of the proposed subdivision or of the city.
(Ord. 879, passed 10-28-2020)