(a) Title. These regulations shall be known and may be cited as and called the “Subdivision Regulations of the City of Northwood,” and may hereinafter be referred to as “these Regulations.”
(b) Purpose. The general purpose of these Regulations shall be to guide and regulate the planning, subdividing and development of land to promote and protect the public health, safety and general welfare. It is intended that the provisions of these Regulations shall be applied to achieve the following objectives:
(1) Orderly development of land to obtain harmonious and stable neighborhoods;
(2) Safe and convenient vehicular and pedestrian circulation;
(3) Designs to allow ample public open spaces for schools, recreational purposes and other public purposes;
(4) Accurate surveying of land and preparation and recording of plats;
(5) The assurance that subdivision improvements are properly installed and completed according to the provisions of Section 1222.07; and
(6) Coordination of land development according to the Zoning Code and the Comprehensive Plan.
(c) Jurisdiction and Relationship to Other Laws. These Regulations shall be applicable to all areas within the corporation limits of the City. The provisions of these Regulations shall supplement any laws of the State, other City ordinances and any other rules or regulations. Whenever the requirements of these Regulations differ from the requirements of any other lawfully adopted rules, regulations, ordinances or resolutions, the most restrictive, or those imposing the highest standard, shall govern.
(d) Deed Restrictions. Private deed restrictions imposed by the developer will not be enforced by the City.
(Ord. 2002-45. Passed 8-22-02; Ord. 2018-53. Passed 2-24-19.)