SECTION 28-13 PARKS, SCHOOL SITES, ETC. - In subdividing property, due consideration shall be given to the designation of suitable sites for schools, parks, playgrounds and other public areas, so as to conform as nearly as possible to the recommendations of the Commission in its master plan of the city. Such areas should be indicated on the preliminary plan in order that it may be determined when and in what manner they will be acquired by the city or other public agency. The Commission may require such sites to be reserved for a period not less than one nor more than three years.
SECTION 28-14 DEDICATIONS ALONG STREAMS - Whenever any stream or important drainage course is located in any area which is being subdivided, the subdivider shall dedicate and convey an adequate drainage right-of-way as determined by the City Engineer or County Surveyor along each side of the stream for the purpose of widening, deepening, sloping, improving, or protecting the stream, and such drainage right-of-way shall be dedicated and conveyed to the city or other appropriate public agency.
SECTION 28-15 (A) EXCEPTIONS IN NEIGHBORHOOD UNIT DEVELOPMENTS - Whenever a subdivision is developed as a modern neighborhood unit, wherein adequate park area is provided and through traffic is adequately cared for and the majority of the minor streets are of the cul-de-sac type, the Commission may vary the requirements of SECTIONS 23-8, 9, 10 and 11 of this ARTICLE in order to allow the subdivider more freedom in the arrangement of the streets and lots but at the same time protect the convenience, health and safety of the future residents of the subdivision, as well as the general welfare of the entire community. In no case, however, shall the lot area per family requirement be less than is required in any applicable zoning ordinance.
SECTION 28-15 (B) COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL SUBDIVISIONS - If a proposed subdivision includes land zoned for commercial or industrial use, the subdivider shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Commission that the street, parcel and block pattern proposed is adapted to the uses anticipated and takes into account all uses in the vicinity. The following standards shall be observed:
- Industrial parcels shall be suitable in area and dimensions to the types of industrial development anticipated.
- Street right-of-way and pavement for proposed and existing streets shall be adequate to accommodate the type and volume of traffic anticipated to be generated.
- Special requirements may be imposed with respect to design and construction of proposed existing streets, curbs, gutters and sidewalks.
- Special requirements may be imposed with respect to the installation of public utilities such as water, sewer, storm drainage, etc.
- Adjacent residential areas shall be protected from potential nuisance from commercial or industrial uses in the subdivision including additional depth in lots backing up to the residential development and the use of buffer strips, properly landscaped, for shielding purposes.