Ordinances-2012-319

35. "Subdivider" means the owner of the property being subdivided, or such other person or entity empowered to act on the owner's behalf. 36. "Subdivision" means the division of land into two or more parts for the purpose, whether immediate or future, of transfer of ownership or building development. The term, when appropriate to the context may refer to the process of subdividing or to land subdivided. 37. "Subdivision plat" means the graphical representation of the subdivision of land, prepared by a registered land surveyor, having a number or letter designation for each lot within the plat and a succinct name or title that is unique for the county where the land is located. 38. "Surveyor" means a registered land surveyor who engages in the practice of land surveying pursuant to chapter 114 of the Code of Iowa. 39. "Tract" means an aliquot part of a section, a lot within an official plat, or a government lot. 40. "Utilities" means the systems for the distribution or collection of water, gas, electricity, wastewater, and storm water. ARTICLE III: IMPROVEMENTS Amended by 2012-319 3.01 IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED The subdivider shall, at his or her expense, install and construct all improvements required by this ordinance and the Design Standards of the City