§ 4.02 Land Suitability
A section of Subdivision Ordinance: Subdivision Ordinance
An unofficial compilation of the 2010 Code and the ordinances since; the city's adopted Code governs. How this compilation is made
The text in force on March 27, 2013, and every version since 2010.
4.02 LAND SUITABILITY
No land shall be subdivided that is found to be unsuitable for subdividing by reason of flooding, ponding, poor drainage, adverse soil conditions, adverse geological formations, unsatisfactory topography or other conditions likely to be harmful to the public health, safety or general welfare, unless such unsuitable conditions are corrected to the satisfaction of the City.
If land is found to be unsuitable for subdivision for any of the reasons cited in this section, the City Council shall state its reasons in writing and afford the subdivider an opportunity to present data regarding such unsuitability. Thereafter, the City Council may reaffirm, modify or withdraw its determination regarding such unsuitability.
History
| From | To | Source | How | Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2013 | today | Ordinance 2012-319 | section replaced, text | p. 2 |
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