(A)
Land which has been determined by the Subdivision Administrator on the basis of engineering or other expert surveys to pose an ascertainable danger to life or property by reason of its unsuitability for the use proposed shall not be platted for that purpose, unless and until the subdivider has taken the necessary measures to correct the conditions and to eliminate the dangers.
(B) Areas that have been used for disposal of solid waste shall not be subdivided unless tests by the Cherokee County Health Department, a structural engineer, and a soils expert determine that the land is suitable for the purpose proposed.
(C) All subdivisions shall be consistent with the need to minimize flood damage; shall have public utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas, electrical, and water systems located and constructed to minimize flood damage; and shall be provided with adequate drainage to reduce exposure to flood hazards.
(D) All subdivisions adjoining water areas shall provide for public access to the water. The access shall include a 15-foot easement every 1,320 feet along the shoreline adjacent to the subdivision. The purpose of these facilities shall be approved by and the facilities shall be dedicated to the Town of Murphy and shall be directly accessible to a state or town maintained street. Where a public boat dock or launching ramp is provided by the state, county, or other public agency within or contiguous to the area to be subdivided, the facility may count toward meeting the requirements of this section. Dedicated streets which run to the mean high water line may also count toward meeting the requirements of this section.
(Ord. passed 9-19-1985; Am. Ord. passed 10-7-2019; Am. Ord. passed 6-7-2021)
Penalty, see § 152.99