Chapter 17.10
STANDARDS
Sections:
17.10.010 Generally.
(a) Conformity. The subdividers shall study any adopted land use plans and regulations, and design the subdivision to comply with those policies. The planning commission and council will study the plans as they relate to such adopted policies.
(b) Buildable Lots. All subdivisions shall result in the creation of lots which are developable and which have adequate building sites.
(c) Access to Public Streets. All lots or parcels created by a subdivision shall have frontage upon a publicly dedicated street which is a part of the integral network of town, city, county, state and federal roadways.
(d) Character of the Land. Throughout the design and ultimate development of the subdivision, the subdivider, developer and planner should consider of prime importance the preservation of the existing topsoil and the prevention of excessive erosion; the scenic beauty, including rock formations, trees and vegetation; the natural terrain and the natural drainage.
(e) Hazards. Land subject to hazardous conditions, such as landslides, mud flows, rock falls, mine subsidence, shallow water table and floods, shall be identified and shall not be subdivided unless the hazards have been eliminated or will be eliminated by the subdivision plans and construction plans.
(f) Noise. The disturbing effects of noise on the inhabitants of a subdivision should be a consideration of subdivision design.
(g) Historical, Etc., Significance. Matters of historical, archaeological or geologic significance shall be identified, and measures to preserve and enhance identified sites and landmarks shall be considered in subdivision plans in accordance with adopted preservation plans.
(h) Traffic Circulation. Automobile, transit and pedestrian circulation should be designed to provide safe, convenient access to schools, shops, parks, transportation facilities and other community facilities. [Ord. 419 Ch. 5 § 6, 1976. 1996 Code § 7-100.]