§ 15.01.090. General description.

The design and construction of subdivisions shall not conflict with the natural terrain, natural drainage, existing topsoil, trees and vegetation.

Critical environment lands and lands subject to hazardous conditions such as, but not limited to, ground subsidence, land slides, mud flows, shallow water table, and FEMA floodplains shall be identified and shall not be subdivided until the hazards have been eliminated or evidence submitted that said hazards will be mitigated by the development and construction plans.

Within the last section of this manual are located the standard detail drawings that depict the basic design standards. The preparation of plans and specifications in conformity with these standards will expedite the reviewing, processing, and approval of the submitted improvement plans with American Fork City.

The design of subdivisions in relation to streets, blocks, lots, open spaces and other design factors shall be in harmony with the following design standards.

(Ord. No. 2007-07-31, § 1.1, 7-10-2007)