A. Whenever the reasonable requirement provided by the comprehensive plan 1 indicates the necessity for providing for a school site or other public lands within any proposed subdivision for which approval has been requested, and no such provision has been made therefor, the plan commission may require that land be designated for such public purpose before approving such plat. Whenever a final plat of a subdivision or part thereof has been approved by the plan commission as complying with the comprehensive plan, and there is designated therein a school site, park site or other public land, the governing authorities have jurisdiction of such use, be it a school board, park board or other authority, and shall acquire the land so designated by purchase or commence proceedings to acquire such land by condemnation within one year from the date of approval of such plat, and if it does not do so within such period of one year, the land so designated may then be used by the owners thereof in any other manner consistent with this title, including the comprehensive plan 2 and zoning ordinance of the city. 3
B. In the subdividing of any land within the city or within one and one-half (11/2) miles of the corporate limits, due regard shall be shown for all natural features such as tree growth, watercourses, historic spots or similar conditions which, if preserved, will add attractiveness and value to the proposed development. (1976 Code § 25-2-8)
Notes
| 1 | 3. See title 9, chapter 1 of this code. |
| 2 | 1. See title 9, chapter 1 of this code. |
| 3 | 2. See title 10 of this code. |