Ordinances-2012-319

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 shall be located so as to include land located within a floodway or flood hazard area unless the lot is of such size and shape that it will contain a buildable area, not within the floodway or flood hazard area, suitable for development as allowed by the zone in which the lot is located. Those areas subject to flooding shall be determined by the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood plain map for the City of Tiffin. Land located within a flood hazard area or a floodway may be included within a plat as follows, subject to the approval of the City. A) Included within individual lots in the subdivision, subject to the limitations of this section. B) Reserved as open space for recreation use by all owners of lots in the subdivision, with an appropriate legal instrument, approved by the