The Planning Commission and City Council, in the review of subdivision requests and in the application of this chapter, shall take into consideration the requirements of the city and the best use of the land being subdivided. Particular attention shall be given to the width and location of streets, sidewalks, suitable sanitary utilities, surface drainage, lot sizes and arrangements, as well as requirements such as parks and playgrounds, schools and recreation sites and other public uses. All of the following findings shall be made prior to the approval of a subdivision:
(A) All the applicable provisions of the city code are complied with;
(B) The proposed subdivision will not be detrimental to the present and potential surrounding land uses;
(C) The area surrounding the subdivision can be planned and developed in coordination and compatibility with the proposed subdivision;
(D) The subdivision is in conformance with the Future Land Use and Thoroughfare Plan;
(E) The subdivision preserves and incorporates the site's important existing natural features, whenever possible;
(F) All land intended for building sites can be used safely without endangering the residents by peril from floods, erosion, continuously high water table, severe soil conditions or other menace; and
(G) The subdivision can be economically served with public facilities and services.
(Ord. 989, passed 7-10-06) Penalty, see § 154.99