§ 20-125. Preliminary plat approval.  


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  • The commission shall recommend, and the council shall grant, preliminary plat approval upon making the following findings:

    (1)

    The proposed lots comply with the requirements of chapter 46, pertaining to zoning.

    (2)

    The streets within the plat provide adequate and safe circulation and sufficient consideration has been given to providing access to adjacent streets and parcels within the same or compatible zoning district.

    (3)

    The streets are designed and lots are oriented based on section 20-127 to:

    a.

    Ensure safety of access to any street;

    b.

    Provide the most efficient and safe traffic flow;

    c.

    Take best advantage of existing topography; and

    d.

    Preserve existing natural features and amenities.

    (4)

    The plat conforms to the requirements of this chapter and any other applicable federal, state or local laws or ordinances.

(Prior Code, § 5.525; Ord. No. 98-09, 7-20-1998)