[CC 2000 §10-1-1; CC 1974 §18-1]
For the purposes of this Chapter, the following words and phrases
shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this Section:
The Board of Aldermen of the City of Vinita Park.
A line on a plat between such line and street or private
way no building or structure may be erected.
A map, drawing or chart on which the subdivider's plan of
subdivision is presented and which he/she submits for approval and
intends in final form to record.
The division of a parcel of land into two (2) or more lots,
or other divisions of land; it includes resubdivision and, when appropriate
to the context, relates to the process of subdividing or to the land
or territory subdivided.
[CC 2000 §10-1-2; CC 1974 §18-4]
No subdivision shall be approved by the Board of Aldermen unless
it conforms to the minimum standards and requirements set forth in
this Chapter.
[CC 2000 §10-1-3; CC 1974 §18-17]
A.
Plat Approval Required. No plat of any subdivision shall
be entitled to be recorded in the County Recorder's office or have
any validity until it has been approved in the manner prescribed by
this Chapter.
B.
Subdivision Approval Required Prior To Making Improvements. The Board shall not permit any public improvements over which it
has any control to be made or any money expended for improvements
in any area that has been subdivided or upon any street that has been
platted unless such subdivision or street has been approved in accordance
with the provisions contained in this Chapter.
[CC 2000 §10-1-4; CC 1974 §18-16]
Whenever the strict enforcement of the regulations of this Chapter
would entail unusual difficulties or hardships, the Board of Aldermen
may vary or modify them in such a way that the subdivider be allowed
to plan and develop his/her property and record a plat of such; provided
however, that the public welfare and interests of the City be fully
protected and the general intent and spirit of the regulations preserved.
[CC 2000 §10-1-5; CC 1974 §18-18]
Any regulations or provisions of this Chapter may be changed
and amended, from time to time, by the Board of Aldermen; provided
however, that such changes or amendments shall not become effective
until after a study has been made and a public hearing held, public
notice of which shall have been given in a newspaper of general circulation
within the City at least fifteen (15) days prior to such hearing.
