Ordinances-1996-205

ARTICLE IV: MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR THE DESIGN OF SUBDIVISIONS 4.01 STANDARDS PRESCRIBED The standards set forth in this ordinance and those contained in the Design Standards shall be considered the minimum standards necessary to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare. These standards should also be considered in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and federal agencies. In the event that the City's minimum standards should conflict with applicable state and federal requirements, the state and federal requirements shall prevail. 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. 4.03 LANDS SUBJECT TO FLOODING No subdivision containing land located in a floodway or a flood hazard area shall be approved by the City unless is demonstrated that the subdivision complies with all requirements of the Tiffin Flood Plain Management Ordinance. No lot