Ordinances-1979-81

Loop street. A local street which has two (2) intersections with another street; in so doing, has an alignment roughly in the shape of a "U", may have lots, on either side and no other street intersections except at the ends of the "U". Separate tract. A parcel of land or a group of contiguous parcels of land under one ownership of the effective date of this Ordinance regulating subdivisions. Street. A right-of-way dedicated to and accepted for the public use, which affords the principal means of access to abutting property. Subdivision. The division of a separate tract of and into three (3) or more lots or parcels for the purpose of transfer of ownership or building development, or, if a new street is involved, any division of a parcel of land. Turn around. A radial circular or loop drive at the termination end of a cul-de-sac permitting a vehicle to reverse its direction while continuing its forward movement. SECTION 3. ESTABLISHMENT OF CONTROL. A plat or replat of a subdivision of land located within the city or subject to control of the city (under Code of Iowa, Sec. 409.14), shall be certified as approved by the mayor and city clerk and the same affixed to the plat or replat only after approval as hereinafter provided by a resolution of the city council. SECTION 4. ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS RESTRICTED. (a) No building permit shall be issued for any lot in a subdivision which has received final approval under the provisions of Section 12 of this chapter wherein the improvements, with the exception of sidewalks, have not been installed and there is on record an agreement between the developer and the city agreeing that no permit shall be issued without compliance with the improvement requirements of this chapter. (b) No more than two (2) building permits for each separate tract existing on the effective date of this Ordinance shall be issued unless the tract has been platted in accordance with the regulations of this chapter except that this provision shall not limit the number of building permits that may be