[CC 1983 §43.300]
The Subdivision Plan shall conform to design standards that
will encourage good development patterns and particularly to the principles
and standards which are generally exhibited in the Comprehensive Plan.
The streets, drainage rights-of-way, school sites, public parks, playgrounds
and other public facilities shown on the officially adopted Comprehensive
Plan or Official Map shall be considered in the approval of subdivision
plats.
[CC 1983 §43.320]
A.
Blocks
shall not normally exceed one thousand two hundred fifty (1,250) feet
in length, unless unusual circumstances justify greater length.
B.
Blocks
shall be of sufficient width to permit two (2) tiers of lots of appropriate
depth, except where an interior street parallels a limited access
of highway, arterial street, or railroad right-of-way.
C.
No
other specific rule is made concerning the shape of blocks, but blocks
shall fit easily into the over-all plan of the subdivision and their
design must evidence consideration of lot planning, traffic flow,
and public areas.
D.
Within
blocks of over seven hundred (700) feet in length, the Planning Commission
may require, at or near the middle of the block, a public walk connecting
adjacent streets or other public areas, shopping centers, etc. Width
of right-of-way for such walks should be at least ten (10) feet and
should be intended for the use of pedestrians only. For hillside areas,
this requirement may be modified to meet topographical conditions.
[CC 1983 §43.330]
A.
All
lots shall abut on a street.
B.
Side
lines of lots shall be at approximately right angles to straight streets
and on radial lines on curved streets. Some variation from this rule
is permissible, but pointed or very irregular lots shall be avoided.
For hillside areas, side lines of lots shall be located as to provide
the most suitable building site.
[CC 1983 §43.340]
A.
Where
alleys are not provided, easements for utilities shall be provided.
Such easements shall have a minimum width of fifteen (15) feet and
where located along interior lot lines, one-half (½) the width
shall be taken from each lot. Before determining the location of easements,
the plan shall be discussed with the local utility companies to assure
the proper placing for the installation of services. For hillside
areas: where a cut or fill slope extends beyond the right-of-way of
a street, a slope easement should be provided of sufficient width
to permit necessary maintenance of the slope.
B.
Whenever
a subdivision is traversed by a watercourse, drainage way, channel
or stream, there shall be provided a drainage right-of-way which should
be for the purpose of widening, improving or protecting the stream
at the subdivision's expense. The width of the drainage right-of-way
should be adequate for any necessary channel relocations and straightening
should be reviewed by the Planning Engineer should relate as closely
as possible to the requirements of the Comprehensive Plan. Parallel
streets or parkways may be required in connection therewith.
[CC 1983 §43.350]
Where sites for parks, schools, playgrounds or other public
use areas as shown in the Comprehensive Plan are located within the
subdivision area, the Board of Aldermen shall require that such areas
be so designated on the final plat. Within one (1) year after the
approval of the final plat, the authority having jurisdiction shall
acquire the designated land or commence proceedings to acquire it
by condemnation, otherwise the owner may make any other permitted
use of the site, as permitted by the Zoning District within which
it lies.
