(A) In the laying out of a subdivision, the subdivider shall comply with the general principles and requirements of this chapter.
(B) The subdivision layout shall conform to the official Thoroughfare Plan, including:
(1) Whenever a tract to be subdivided embraces any part of a highway, primary or secondary thoroughfare, or collector street, so designated on the plan, such part of such public way shall be platted by the subdivider in the location and at the width indicated on the plan; and
(2) Where a proposed park or other recreational area, school site or other public ground shown in the adopted Master Plan is located in whole or in part within the proposed subdivision, such proposed public ground or part, if not dedicated to the city or Board of Education or Park Board, shall be reserved for acquisition by the city or Board of Education or Park Board within a period of five years from the date of final approval of the final plat by the Planning Commission, by purchase or other means.
(C) Where held appropriate by the Planning Commission, open spaces suitably located and of adequate size for parks, playgrounds or other recreation purposes for local or neighborhood use shall be provided for in the proposed subdivision and, if not dedicated to the city, shall be reserved for the common use of all property owners in the proposed subdivision by covenant in the deeds.
(2003 Code, § 152.30) (Ord. 1868, passed 9-15-1966)