§ 27-279. General principles of design.

(a)

In order to achieve the objective of preservation of property values and quality of life, the planning commission and unified government board of commissioners may, in the subdivision approval process, require various design modifications and allow exceptions from this division if, in their judgment, the public welfare will be served. The mere compliance with the minimum standards in this division does not assure approval of a subdivision.

(b)

The planning commission may, in its review of preliminary and final plats, require the following if the public interest is served and if the requirement is not unreasonable or inequitable to any party:

(1)

Construct walkways or bicycle paths.

(2)

Provide larger lots than the required minimum if transition from a large lot subdivision is needed to preserve property values.

(3)

Disapprove subdivisions in locations where sanitary sewer systems are not available for disposal of wastewater if evidence or past experience indicates that contamination of surface or ground water will occur or if installation of a system of sewers and temporary treatment is feasible.

(4)

Disapprove or delay subdivisions in locations where current street access to the subdivision does not have an adequate, safe and all-weather type surface.

(5)

Require adjustments and special protective measures in street and lot planning where floodplains exist or where surface runoff is concentrated to the degree that erosion is likely or danger to life or property may exist.

(Code 1988, § 27-671; Ord. No. 64690, § 1(27-95.1), 8-30-1984)