(A) Land may be required. Whenever the reasonable requirement provided by the comprehensive plan indicates the necessity for providing for a school site, park site or other public lands within any proposed subdivision for which approval has been requested, and no such provision has been made therefor, the governing authorities may require that land be designated for such public purpose before approving such plat. Whenever a final plat of subdivision, or part thereof, has been approved by the governing authorities as complying with the comprehensive plan and there is designated therein a school site, park site or other public land, the governing authorities having jurisdiction of such use, be it a school board, park board or other authority 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 chapter, including the comprehensive plan and Ch. 155 of this code of ordinances.
(2007 Code, § 34-6-31)
(B) Preservation of natural features. In subdividing any land within the village or within one and one-half 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.
(2007 Code, § 34-6-32)