(A) The plat shall clearly show the flood zone(s) of the subdivided property as described on the most current Federal Flood Insurance Maps. The 100-year base flood contour elevation shall be shown and labeled on the plat.
(B) Due regard shall be shown for preserving outstanding scenic, cultural, or historic areas.
(C) All proposed plats submitted for approval under the provisions of this chapter shall allocate adequate areas for park, school, recreational, and other public and semi-public sites, wherever necessary, in conformity with the Comprehensive Plan as adopted and as required by the city. The location, shape, extent, and orientation of such areas shall be consistent with existing and proposed topographical and other conditions, including but not limited to park, school, recreational, and other public and semi-public needs of the proposed subdivision. Such areas shall be made available by one of the following methods:
(1) Dedication to public use;
(2) Reservation for the use of owners of land contained in the plat by deed restriction or covenants which specify how and under what circumstances the area shall be developed and maintained.
(D) All areas within the subdivision not dedicated and accepted for public uses shall be either:
(1) Included in a sublot;
(2) Dedicated for the use of some or all owners, their heirs, successors and assigns forever; or
(3) Dedicated to a public entity presently in being that accepts title by endorsement on the plat.
(E) All required dedications of land shall comply with applicable provisions of law.
(F) A subsidiary drainage plat will be provided as required by law or if required by the Plan Commission in connection with any waivers under § 154.05.
(G) The subdivider shall plant, install, construct, or otherwise provide all fences, planting strips, or other required buffers along lot lines of houses within any development, backing up to or adjoining any existing or future:
(1) Major street, parkway, or thoroughfare;
(2) Commercial area;
(3) Subdivision entrance-way;
(4) Proposed or existing ditch or natural channel; or
(5) To enclose any hazard which in the opinion of the Plan Commission might create a public nuisance. The improvements shall be constructed according to standards established by the Plan Commission.
(Ord. 81-0-19, passed 5-11-81; Am. Ord. 2011-O-4, passed 3-14-11)