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(A) The purpose of dividing open land into home sites, or separate parcels for other uses, is one of the most important factors in the growth of any community. Few activities have a more lasting effect upon its appearance and environment. Once the land has been subdivided into urban lots and the streets, homes, and other structures have been constructed, the basic character of this permanent addition to the community has become firmly established. It is then virtually impossible to alter its basic character without substantial expense. In most subdivisions, roads and streets must be maintained and various public services must be provided. The welfare of the entire community is thereby affected in many important respects. It is, therefore, to the interest of the general public, the developer, and the future owners that subdivisions be conceived, designed, and developed in accordance with sound rules and proper standards.
(B) All subdivision of land hereafter submitted for approval shall fully comply in all respects with the regulations set forth herein. It is the purpose of these regulations:
(1) To provide for the orderly, economic, and safe development of land and urban services and facilities;
(2) To promote the public health, safety, morals, and general welfare of residents of the city;
(3) To assure equitable handling of all subdivision plats by providing uniform procedures; and
(4) To place the cost of improvements against those benefitting from their construction.
(Ord. 179, passed 2-16-78)
The rules and regulations governing plats and subdivision of land contained herein shall apply within and without, as hereinafter set forth, the city and other land as permitted by state statutes. In the event of overlapping jurisdiction within the prescribed area, the extent of jurisdiction shall be determined and agreed upon between this community and the other governmental units concerned. Except in the case of resubdivision, this code shall not apply to any lot or lots forming a part of a subdivision recorded in the office of the County Recorder prior to the effective date of this code, nor is it intended by this code to repeal, annul, or in any way impair or interfere with existing provisions of other laws and ordinances, or with private restrictions placed upon property by deed, covenant, or other private agreement, or with restrictive covenants governing the land.
(Ord. 179, passed 2-16-78)
(A) After the adoption of this code, no lot, tract, or parcel of land shall be divided or subdivided or sold, no permit shall be issued to alter or erect any buildings upon land in a subdivision, and no building shall be erected in a subdivision unless a subdivision plat has been approved and been recorded and until the improvements required by the City Council relative to the subdivision have been constructed or guaranteed as provided herein.
(B) The division of land into tracts, parcels, or lots larger than five acres in area and 300 feet in width shall be exempt from the requirements of this chapter, provided the division and conveyance does not result in the division of the parcel into two or more lots or parcels, any one of which is less than five acres in area or 300 feet in width.
(Ord. 179, passed 2-16-78) Penalty, see § 10.99
It is not intended by this chapter to annul or interfere with any other official regulations or ordinances of the city; provided, however, that where there is a difference between minimum standards or dimensions herein and those contained in other official regulations or ordinances of the city, the highest standards shall apply.
(Ord. 179, passed 2-16-78)
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