§ 157.191 SENSITIVE NATURAL AREAS.

   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

§ 157.205 IN GENERAL.

   (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)

§ 157.206 ROADS.

   (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)

§ 157.207 LOTS AND BLOCKS.

   (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)

§ 157.208 GRADING AND DRAINAGE.

   Driveways and drainage culverts shall be installed by the lot owner in accordance with the engineering design standards and approved by an applicable township, county or state agency.

(1992 Code, App. A, § 15A.14.040) (Ord. 81-08, passed 7-7-2008)

§ 157.209 WATER SUPPLY.

   (a)   If a public water system is not available, individual wells may be used, or a central water system provided in a manner that an adequate supply of potable water will be available to every lot in the subdivision.

   (b)   All subdivisions shall require proof of an adequate water supply prior to issuance of any building permits.

(1992 Code, App. A, § 15A.14.050) (Ord. 81-08, passed 7-7-2008)

§ 157.210 SANITARY SEWERS.

   In areas where public sanitary sewers are not accessible and no plans for public sewers have been prepared, or where the connection to public sanitary sewer is impractical, individual sewer systems will be permitted provided they comply with the regulations set forth for septic systems by the appropriate state agency and any additional county requirements.

(1992 Code, App. A, § 15A.14.060) (Ord. 81-08, passed 7-7-2008)