In laying out a subdivision, the subdivider shall comply with the general principles and requirements as provided in this Article 1309.
(a) The layout shall conform to the official Thoroughfare Plan and other parts of the adopted Comprehensive Plan of Parkersburg and environs.
(1) Whenever a tract to be subdivided embraces any part of a highway, primary or secondary thoroughfare or parkway, so designated on the Thoroughfare Plan, such part of such public way shall be platted by the subdivider in the location and at the width indicated on the Plan.
(2) Where a proposed park, playground or other recreational area, proposed school site or other public ground, under the adopted Comprehensive Plan of Parkersburg and environs, is located in whole or in part within the proposed subdivision, such proposed public ground or part, if not dedicated to the City or the Wood County Board of Education, shall be reserved for a period of not less than two years from the date of final approval of the final plat by the City Development Department, for acquisition by the City or Board of Education by purchase or otherwise.
(b) Where held appropriate by the Department, open spaces suitably located and of adequate size for parks, playgrounds or other recreational purposes for local or neighborhood use shall be provided for in the proposed subdivision, and, if not dedicated to the public, shall be reserved for the common use of all property owners in the proposed subdivision by covenant in the deeds and maintained by the property owners.
(Ord. A-1090. Passed 4-4-67; Ord. A-3165. Passed 3-23-76.)