(1) Land suitability. Each lot created through subdivision, including planned unit developments authorized under § 1102.13 of this chapter, must be suitable in its natural state for the proposed use with minimal alteration. Suitability analysis by the City Council shall consider susceptibility to flooding, existence of wetlands, soil and rock formations with severe limitations for development, severe erosion potential, steep topography, inadequate water supply or sewage treatment capabilities, near-shore aquatic conditions unsuitable for water-based recreation, important fish and wildlife habitat, presence of significant historic sites or any other feature of the natural land likely to be harmful to the health, safety or welfare of future residents of the proposed subdivision or of the community.
(2) Consistency with other controls. Subdivisions must conform to all official controls of this community. A subdivision will not be approved where a later variance from one or more standards in official controls would be needed to use the lots for their intended purpose. In areas not served by publicly owned sewer and water systems, a subdivision will not be approved unless domestic water supply is available and a sewage treatment system consistent with §§ 1102.08(3) and 1102.11 can be provided for every lot. Each lot shall meet the minimum lot size and dimensional requirements of § 1102.07(1) including at least a minimum contiguous lawn area, that is free of limiting factors sufficient for the construction of two standard soil treatment systems. Lots that would require use of holding tanks shall not be approved.
(Ord. 04-95, passed 4-10-1995)