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Existing natural features which would add value to residential development or to the community as a whole, such as trees, watercourses and similar irreplaceable assets, should be preserved in the design of the subdivision.
(1992 Code, App. A, § 15A.13.010) (Ord. 81-08, passed 7-7-2008)
Critical open space and environmental assets as shown on the comprehensive plan shall be reviewed with regard to the special character of the area taking into consideration harmonious design, environmental protection and topographical restraints.
(1992 Code, App. A, § 15A.13.020) (Ord. 81-08, passed 7-7-2008)
RURAL SUBDIVISIONS
(a) Premature subdivision of land is to be discouraged, due to unavailability of urban services, higher energy consumption, premature and excessive loss of agricultural land and inefficient delivery of basic government services.
(b) Where rural subdivisions are allowed in the joint jurisdictional boundary, their design standard and minimum improvements are the same as those required within the city limits except for the following exceptions listed below.
(1992 Code, App. A, § 15A.14.010) (Ord. 81-08, passed 7-7-2008)
(a) Specifications for roads shall be in accordance with the Sioux Falls Engineering Design Standards Manual.
(b) Roads shall be designated on the plat as dedicated right-of-way or as a private roadway easement. The responsibility for maintenance of all rural subdivision roads shall be certified on the plat or spelled out in a maintenance agreement to be filed with the plat.
(c) All roads shall comply with other right-of-way and street naming requirements outlined in this chapter.
(1992 Code, App. A, § 15A.14.020) (Ord. 81-08, passed 7-7-2008; Ord. 87-18, passed 10-2-2018)
(a) Whenever a plat or preliminary plan is proposed having lots which are one acre or larger in size, the planning commission may require that the plat or plan shall show how those lots can be resubdivided into urban sized lots in the event the area is ever annexed into the city.
(b) Lots fronting along an arterial road or a federal, state or county highway shall be discouraged. Where they are allowed, shared drives may be required, or dedication of a frontage road between the arterial or highway and the lot shall be provided. The road shall provide direct access to the adjoining property while limiting curb cuts along the major road. Approval shall be certified by the appropriate public entity for access onto all dedicated roads.
(1992 Code, App. A, § 15A.14.030) (Ord. 81-08, passed 7-7-2008)
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