§ 22-69. Larger tracts.

(a)

Part of tract. Whenever part of a tract is proposed for platting and it is intended to subdivide additional parts in the future, a preliminary sketch for the entire tract shall be submitted with the preliminary plat. This sketch is merely for informational purposes and is not binding on the subdivider or the town council.

(b)

Large tracts or parcels. When land is subdivided into larger parcels than ordinary building lots, such parcels shall be arranged so as to allow for the opening of streets in the future and for logical future subdivision.

(c)

Townhouse and planned communities. A comprehensive townhouse development and planned communities may be approved by the administrator after consultation with the planning commission and any additional necessary consultations, although the design of the project does not meet the specific regulations of this article. In no case will such projects be approved that are in conflict with the intent of this article.

(d)

Zoning or other regulations. No final plat of land within the force and effect of an existing zoning ordinance shall be approved unless it conforms to such ordinance. Whenever there is a discrepancy between minimum standards or dimensions noted herein and those contained in zoning regulations, building code, or other official regulations, the highest standard shall apply.

(e)

Bonding. No final subdivision plat shall be approved by the administrator or accepted for record by the county clerk until the required improvements shall be constructed in a satisfactory manner and approved by the administrator. In lieu of completed improvements, the administrator may accept a corporate surety bond, certified check, or escrow account in an amount equal to the established cost of installation of the required improvements, whereby improvements may be made and utilities installed without cost to the city in the event of default of the subdivider.

(f)

Performance bond. A performance bond shall be required from a corporate surety company on the subcontractor or contractor hired by the subdivider to make the improvements in his subdivision.

(Ord. of 12-8-2009, § III-8)

(Ord. of 12-8-2009, § III-8)