A. Within the territorial limits of this title, no person, firm or corporation shall change, resubdivide, or rearrange the boundary or division line of any lot or parcel of land, or divide the same into building lots for the purpose of sale, or for lease for a period of more than five (5) years, without meeting the requirements of this title. Nor shall any such person, firm or corporation begin with any construction work in a proposed subdivision, including grading, without complying with the provisions of this title and before obtaining the approval of the plat of the proposed subdivision as provided in this title. (1977 Code § 16.04.020)
B. Unless the plat is so approved, no subdivision shall be entitled to record in the county recorder's office, nor have any validity; the code enforcement officer will not issue building or repair permits for any structure on a lot in any such subdivision; and the city will not permit any public improvements or allow any city service to be extended to any such subdivision. (1977 Code § 16.04.020; amd. 2013 Code)