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ARTICLE 12
SUBDIVISION STANDARDS
§ 12.1 PURPOSE.
   This Article is designed and enacted to provide for the orderly development of the town through the regulation of the subdivision of land. The regulations in this Article are intended to coordinate proposed development with existing development and with officially adopted plans for the future development of the town; to ensure the provision of adequate facilities for transportation, water, sewerage, and of the public facilities in the subdivision; to ensure the proper legal description, documentation, and recording of subdivided land; and to create conditions essential to the public health, safety, and welfare.
(Ord. passed 2-3-2021)
§ 12.2 APPLICABILITY OF ARTICLE.
   12.2.1   This Article shall apply to all subdivisions of land as defined by Article 4.6, provided, however, that subdivisions that meet the requirements of Article 4.6.2 shall not be subject to the provisions of this Article.
   12.2.2   Each subdivision of land shall meet the minimum standards of design and contain the improvements required by this Article.
(Ord. passed 2-3-2021)
§ 12.3 SUITABILITY OF LAND.
   12.3.1   Land that has been determined by the town on the basis of engineering or other expert surveys to pose an ascertainable danger to life or property by reason of its unsuitably for the use proposed, shall not be platted for that purpose unless and until the subdivider has taken the necessary measures to correct said conditions.
   12.3.2   Areas that have been used for disposal of solid waste shall not be subdivided.
   12.3.3   Subdivision proposals shall be consistent with the need to minimize flood damage and provide adequate drainage to reduce exposure to flood hazards.
(Ord. passed 2-3-2021)
§ 12.4 NAME DUPLICATION.
   The name of the subdivision shall not duplicate, be phonetically similar, nor closely approximate the name of an existing subdivision within the town or county. All subdivision and street names should be coordinated with county EMS/911.
(Ord. passed 2-3-2021)
§ 12.5 IMPROVEMENT GUARANTEES.
   Fiscal assurance of installation and maintenance of required improvements shall be required in conformance with Article 4.6.12 (Improvement Guarantees).
(Ord. passed 2-3-2021)
§ 12.6 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS (RESERVED).
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