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Chapter 62 SUBDIVISIONS*

ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL

Sec. 62-1. Title.
Sec. 62-2. Interpretation.
Sec. 62-3. Definitions and rules of construction.
Sec. 62-4. Compliance with chapter.
Sec. 62-5. Purpose.
Sec. 62-6. Enforcing officer.
Sec. 62-7. Amendments to chapter.
Sec. 62-8. Variance in standards of design or required improvements--When permitted.
Sec. 62-9. Same--To be in writing.
Sec. 62-10. Annexation.
Sec. 62-11. Acceptance of streets and public improvements.
Sec. 62-12. Permanent connections not to be made until director of engineering's certificate filed.
Sec. 62-13. Sales and leases in violation of chapter.
Sec. 62-14. Approval of combined preliminary and final plats of small tracts.
Sec. 62-15. Penalty for violation of chapter.
Sec. 62-16. Fees.

ARTICLE II. PLAT APPROVAL PROCEDURE

DIVISION 1. GENERALLY

Sec. 62-51. Preliminary and final plats required.
Sec. 62-52. Approval of plats by city council.
Sec. 62-53. Plat approval not to constitute acceptance of streets.
Sec. 62-54. Letter of credit or cash deposit--Required.
Sec. 62-55. Same--Amount.

DIVISION 2. PRELIMINARY PLAT

Sec. 62-76. Preliminary consultation recommended.
Sec. 62-77. Details required.
Sec. 62-78. Submission.
Sec. 62-79. Review.
Sec. 62-80. Time within which planning and zoning board to conduct review.
Sec. 62-81. Notice to adjacent owners; applicant to furnish list.
Sec. 62-82. Posting of sign on subject property.
Sec. 62-83. Granting of approval subject to conditions.
Sec. 62-84. Distribution of plat to planning and zoning board.
Sec. 62-85. Time within which council to act.
Sec. 62-86. Procedure upon approval by council.
Sec. 62-87. Qualifications covering plat approval.
Sec. 62-88. Period of validity.
Sec. 62-89. Procedure upon disapproval.

DIVISION 3. FINAL PLAT

Sec. 62-111. Details required.
Sec. 62-112. Submission.
Sec. 62-113. Notification of requirements not met.
Sec. 62-114. Checklist required.
Sec. 62-115. Procedure where final plat not in agreement with preliminary plat.
Sec. 62-116. Transmission to city council.
Sec. 62-117. Approval by council.
Sec. 62-118. Disposition of plats, prints and supporting documents subsequent to council approval.
Sec. 62-119. Delivery of plat to subdivider.
Sec. 62-120. Recording of plat--Time limit set.
Sec. 62-121. Same--Consequences of failure to record within time set.

ARTICLE III. DESIGN STANDARDS

DIVISION 1. GENERALLY

Sec. 62-151. Preservation of natural features.
Sec. 62-152. Subdivision bordering on railroad right-of-way or highways.

DIVISION 2. STREETS, ALLEYS AND PEDESTRIAN WAYS

Sec. 62-176. Street plan.
Sec. 62-177. Right-of-way widths.
Sec. 62-178. Pavement widths between curb facing.
Sec. 62-179. Culs-de-sac.
Sec. 62-180. Deflections in horizontal centerline; curve to be inserted.
Sec. 62-181. Differing gradients; vertical curves to connect.
Sec. 62-182. Street jogs.
Sec. 62-183. Alignment of minor streets.
Sec. 62-184. Intersections.
Sec. 62-185. Half streets--Prohibited; exceptions.
Sec. 62-186. Same--Platting.
Sec. 62-187. Same--Grading.
Sec. 62-188. Vehicular, pedestrian access.
Sec. 62-189. Gradients.
Sec. 62-190. Alleys--Prohibited in residential areas; exception.
Sec. 62-191. Same--Width.
Sec. 62-192. Width of pedestrian rights-of-way.

DIVISION 3. LOTS AND BLOCKS

Sec. 62-211. Lot shape.
Sec. 62-212. Lot sizes.
Sec. 62-213. Width, area, depth in manufacturing or business subdivision.
Sec. 62-214. Lots to abut upon roadway; setback lines to be shown.
Sec. 62-215. Double frontage lots.
Sec. 62-216. Lots abutting upon drainage way.
Sec. 62-217. Block length.
Sec. 62-218. Block length and width in commercial, business, industrial subdivisions.
Sec. 62-219. Block shape.
Sec. 62-220. Flag lots.

DIVISION 4. EASEMENTS

Sec. 62-251. Duty to provide.
Sec. 62-252. Width and establishment.
Sec. 62-253. Additional easements for pole-line anchors.
Sec. 62-254. Drainage easement.
Sec. 62-255. Right to ingress, egress.
Secs. 62-256--62-275. Reserved.

ARTICLE IV. REQUIRED IMPROVEMENT

Sec. 62-276. Duty to provide.
Sec. 62-277. Monuments--Placement.
Sec. 62-278. Same--Certificate required upon completion of installation.
Sec. 62-279. Telephones, electricity and gas.
Sec. 62-280. House services.
Sec. 62-281. Sanitary sewers.
Sec. 62-282. Storm drainage.
Sec. 62-283. Water supply.
Sec. 62-284. Individual or community sewerage and water systems.
Sec. 62-285. Fire hydrants.
Sec. 62-286. Street lighting.
Sec. 62-287. Street signs.
Sec. 62-288. Street pavements; filing of plans and specifications.
Sec. 62-289. Underground work on improvements to be completed prior to paving.
Sec. 62-290. Pavement edging.
Sec. 62-291. Sidewalks required; exceptions.
Sec. 62-292. Paving of alleys.
Sec. 62-293. Pedestrian ways leading to common destinations.
Sec. 62-294. Trees and shrubbery in parkways.
Sec. 62-295. Time limit within which improvements must be installed.
Sec. 62-296. Construction observations--Generally.
Sec. 62-297. Reserved.
Sec. 62-298. Final approval of improvements.
Sec. 62-299. Altered vacant lot grading and vegetation.

ARTICLE V. SCHOOL AND PARK SITE DEDICATIONS

Sec. 62-326. Dedication of park lands and school sites, or contribution of fees in lieu thereof required.
Sec. 62-327. Requirements for park land dedications.
Sec. 62-328. Requirements for school site dedication.
Sec. 62-329. Criteria for requiring a cash contribution in lieu of park and school site dedications.
Sec. 62-330. Calculation of estimated population.
Sec. 62-331. Reservation of additional land.
Sec. 62-332. Combining sites with adjoining developments.
Sec. 62-333. Condition of park sites to be dedicated.
Sec. 62-334. Condition of school sites to be dedicated.
Sec. 62-335. Real estate donation requirements.
Sec. 62-336. Applicability.
Sec. 62-337. Additional dedications or contributions.

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