1114.01 INTENT.

   (a)    These design standards are intended to serve as a guide to sound land planning and improved subdivision design practices. Where the application of general design standards conflicts with unusual topographic or property characteristics, these standards may be modified at the discretion of the Planning Commission. Every proposed subdivision should take into consideration the preservation and enhancement of natural features of the property which include scenic potential, vegetative cover, cultural or historic features and other characteristics.

   (b)    If the Planning Commission finds that land proposed to be subdivided is unsuitable for subdivision development due to flooding, bad drainage, topography, soil conditions as shown in the Huron County Soil Survey, inadequate water supply, schools, transportation facilities and other such conditions which may endanger health, life or property; and, if from investigations conducted by the public agencies concerned, it is determined that in the best interest of the public the land should not be developed for the purpose proposed, the Planning Commission shall not approve the land for subdivision unless adequate methods are advanced by the subdivider for solving the problems that shall be created by the development of the land.

(Ord. 2011-008. Passed 3-15-11.)