No person shall subdivide any tract of land which is located within the city or in any unincorporated area which is located entirely or in part within 1½ miles of the nearest limits of the city, except in conformity with the provisions of these regulations. The subdivision plans and plats, proposed improvements to be installed, and all procedures relating thereto, shall in all respects be in full compliance with the regulations herein.
(A) Wherever any subdivision of land shall hereafter be laid out within the incorporated limits of the city, or within contiguous territory not more than 1½ miles beyond the incorporated boundaries of the city, the subdivider thereof or his or her agent shall submit both a preliminary and a final subdivision plat to the city for its approval. The subdivision plats and all procedures relating thereto shall in all respects be in full compliance with these regulations.
(B) Until plats and plans for the subdivision are approved:
(1) No land shall be subdivided, nor any street laid out, nor any improvements made to the natural land;
(2) No lot, tract or parcel of land within any subdivision shall be offered for sale, nor shall any sale, contract for sale or option be made or given;
(3) No improvements, such as sidewalks, water supply, storm water drainage, sanitary sewerage facilities, gas service, electric service, lighting, grading, paving or surfacing of streets, shall hereafter be made by any owner or owners or his or her or their agent, or by any public service corporation at the request of the owner or owners or his or her or their agent;
(4) Land subject to flooding or poor drainage. No plat will be approved for a subdivision which is subject to periodic flooding or which contains poor drainage facilities and which would make adequate drainage of the lots and streets impossible. However, if the subdivider agrees to make improvements which will make the area completely safe for occupancy and provide adequate lot and street drainage, the subdivision may then be approved.
(C) All offerings or dedication of land to the city for use as streets, highways, alleys, schools, parks, playgrounds, or other public uses shall be referred to the Plan Commission for review and recommendation before being accepted by the City Council or by any other governing authority of the city.
(D) Where a tract of land proposed for subdivision is part of a larger, logical subdivision unit in relation to the city as a whole, the Plan Commission may, before approval, cause to be prepared a plan for the entire area or neighborhood, the plan to be used by the Commission as an aid in judging the proposed plat. The City Engineer shall cooperate with the Commission in the preparation of this plan and shall furnish the surveys and data as may be necessary.
(1992 Code, § 154.03) (Ord. 061278, passed 6-12-1978) Penalty, see § 154.99