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(A) Procedure for resubdivision. For any change in a map of an approved or recorded subdivision plat except for typographical errors, the petitioner must file the corrected plat with the Advisory Plan office and follow the same procedure, rules, and regulations for the subdivision plat approval as stated in the current ordinance.
(B) Procedure for subdivision where future subdivision is indicated. Whenever a parcel of land is subdivided, the Commission may require that such parcels of land allow for the future opening of streets or the extension of adjacent streets. Easements or rights-of-way providing for the future opening and extension of such streets may be made a requirement of the plat.
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(A) General. Where the Commission finds that extraordinary hardships or practical difficulties may result from strict compliance with these regulations or the purposes of these regulations may be served to a greater extent by an alternative proposal, it may approve variances to these subdivision regulations. Such variances shall not have the effect of nullifying the intent and purpose of these regulations. The Commission shall not approve variances unless it shall make findings based upon the evidence presented to it in each specific case that:
(1) The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public safety, health or welfare or injurious to other nearby property;
(2) The conditions upon which the request for a variance is based are unique to the property for which the variance is sought and are not applicable generally to other property;
(3) Because of the particular physical surroundings, shape or topographical conditions of the specific property involved, a particular hardship to the owner would result, as distinguished from a mere inconvenience, if the strict letter of these regulations are carried out; and
(4) The variance will not in any manner contradict the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance, Comprehensive Plan, or Official Map as interpreted by the Commission and the jurisdictional engineer;
(B) Conditions. In approving variances, the Commission may require such conditions as will secure the objectives of the standards or requirements of these regulations.
(C) Procedures. An approved petition for any such variance shall be submitted in writing by the subdivider at the time when the preliminary plat application is filed. The petition shall state fully the grounds for the application and all of the facts relied upon by the petitioner.
(D) Modifications. Variance modifications must be submitted in writing to the Commission. These modifications shall be referred immediately to the appropriate participating jurisdiction for their approval or rejection. If such participating jurisdiction approves of such modifications in writing, or fails to either approve or disapprove within 30 days after the same has been referred to them, the Commission may modify such requirements, standards and specifications so as to promote the public health, safety, and welfare, and prevent detriment to the use and value of said land. However, nothing herein shall be construed as altering or conflicting with the powers and duties of the Board of Zoning Appeals pursuant to I.C. 36-7-4-900, as amended. No authority to modify shall exist in the Commission if the appropriate participating jurisdiction by writing disapproves such modification.
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(A) General. It shall be the duty of the Administrator to enforce these regulations and to bring any violations or lack of compliance to the attention of the Commission Attorney.
(1) No owner, or agent of the owner, of any parcel of land located in a proposed subdivision plat has been approved by the Commission and filed with the County Recorder.
(2) The division of any lot or any parcel of land into a subdivision by the use of metes and bounds description for the purpose of sale, transfer, or lease resulting in the creation of one or more new building sites shall not be permitted. All such described divisions shall be subject to all of the appropriate requirements of this chapter.
(3) No improvement location permit shall be issued on any property until said property complies with all the provisions of this chapter.
(B) Conformance to applicable rules and regulations. In addition to the requirements established herein, all subdivision plats shall comply with the following laws, rules, and regulations:
(1) All applicable state and local statutory provisions;
(2) The Advisory Zoning Ordinance and all other applicable laws and ordinances of the appropriate jurisdictions;
(3) The Comprehensive Plan, Official Map or Thoroughfare Plan, Public Utilities Plan, and Capital Improvements Program of the city, including all streets, drainage systems, and parks shown on the Official Map or Comprehensive Plan as adopted;
(4) The special requirements of these regulations and any rules of the Health Department and/or appropriate state agencies;
(5) The rules and regulations of the Indiana Department of Highways if the subdivision or any lot contained therein abut a state highway or state frontage road;
(6) The highway and drainage standards and regulations adopted by the jurisdictional engineer and all boards, commissions, agencies, and officials of the city;
(7) All pertinent standards contained within still valid planning guides published by the Plan Commission; and
(8) “Instructions to Surveyors” as adopted by the Commission.
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(A) Any land within any participating jurisdiction that was subdivided in violation of the terms of this chapter after the effective date hereof is declared a common nuisance and may be restrained, enjoined or abated in any appropriate action or proceeding.
(B) The Commission may institute a suit for mandatory injunction requesting an individual or governmental unit be directed to remove a structure erected in violation of this chapter or comply with the terms of the chapter. If the Commission is successful in its suit, the respondent shall bear the costs of the action.
(C) The Commission may institute a suit for mandatory injunction requesting an individual or governmental unit be directed to comply with the provisions of this ordinance. If the Commission is successful in its suit, the respondent shall pay the Commission’s reasonable attorney fees and all costs related to the enforcement of this chapter.
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Any person who violates a provision of this chapter or any regulations herein contained shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined as provided in § 10.99 for each days violation.
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