(a) In laying out a subdivision, the subdivider shall comply with the following general principles and requirements. The regulations contained in the following sections, the Zoning Ordinance, Comprehensive Development Plan, Water Master Plan, Wastewater System Master Plan and the Standard Construction Drawings shall control the manner in which streets, lots and other elements of a subdivision are arranged on the land. These design controls shall help ensure convenient and safe streets, creation of useable lots, provision of space for public utilities and reservation of land for recreation uses. The planning of attractive and functional neighborhoods shall be promoted, minimizing the undesirable features of unplanned, haphazard growth.
(b) The Planning Commission has the responsibility for reviewing the layout of each future subdivision early in its design development. The City Engineer shall ensure that all the requirements of Chapter 1107, this chapter and the standard construction drawings inclusive are met.
(Ord. 99-207, passed 1-10-2000)