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  8. Article 20 - Subdivisions; Planning and Platting


Article 20 - Subdivisions; Planning and Platting


  • Section 3-20-1 - Definitions.
  • Section 3-20-2 - Subdivision; description.
  • Section 3-20-3 - Contents of plat; acknowledgment.
  • Section 3-20-4 - Streets and alleys.
  • Section 3-20-5 - County and municipal jurisdiction over subdivision; concurrent jurisdiction; acceptance of unapproved streets; exercise of jurisdiction.
  • Section 3-20-6 - Subdivision in unincorporated area; approval of county commission.
  • Section 3-20-7 - Subdivision within the platting jurisdiction of a municipality; approval of the planning authority; procedure; filing fee; notice of hearing.
  • Section 3-20-8 - Alternate summary procedure.
  • Section 3-20-9 - Subdivision within platting jurisdiction of a county and municipality; dual approval.
  • Section 3-20-9.1 - Plat approval; proof of adequate water supply on lands from which irrigation water rights have been severed.
  • Section 3-20-10 - Filing in office of county clerk; duties of county clerk.
  • Section 3-20-11 - Dedication for public use.
  • Section 3-20-12 - Vacation or partial vacation of plat; approval of government having jurisdiction; duties of county clerk.
  • Section 3-20-13 - Vacation; rights of utility.
  • Section 3-20-14 - Penalties for transferring lots in unapproved subdivisions.
  • Section 3-20-15 - Approval necessary for utility protection.
  • Section 3-20-16 - Validation of deeds.
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