(A) Whenever the reasonable requirement provided by the Comprehensive Plan indicates the necessity for providing for a school site, park site, or other public lands within any proposed subdivision for which approval has been requested, and no provision has been made thereof, the governing authorities may require that land be designated for the public purpose before approving the plat. Whenever a final plat subdivision, or part thereof, has been approved by the governing authorities as complying with the Comprehensive Plan and there is designated therein a school site, park site or other public land, the governing authorities having jurisdiction of the use, be it a school board, park board or other authority, shall acquire the land so designated by purchase or commence proceedings to acquire the land by condemnation within 1 year from the date of approval of the plat; and if it does not do so within the period of 1 year, the land so designated may then be used by the owners thereof in any other manner consistent with these regulations including the Comprehensive Plan and the Zoning Code.
(B) In subdividing any land within the city or within 1½ miles of the corporate limits, due regard shall be shown for all natural features such as tree growth, water courses, historic spots, or similar conditions which, if preserved, will add attractiveness and value to the proposed development.
(1992 Code, § 154.38) (Ord. 061278, passed 6-12-1978) Penalty, see § 154.99