14-20-101 GENERAL PROVISIONS

A. The underlying purpose and intent of this Subdivision Code is to promote the health, safety, convenience, good order, aesthetics and general welfare of the present and future inhabitants of the City. Any proposed subdivision and its ultimate use shall be in the best interest of the public and shall be in harmony with good neighborhood development of the area concerned and of the City as a whole. B. In cases where unusual topographical or other exceptional conditions exist, variations from this Subdivision Code may be made by the City Council, after recommendation from the City Planning Commission. C. The most recent copy of the Bountiful Street Master Plan, as approved by the Bountiful City Council, is hereby adopted by reference as a part of this Code. No subdivision that conflicts with the Bountiful Street Master Plan shall be approved by the City unless the subdivision or the Plan is amended in such a manner that they are brought into harmony. D. It is unlawful to: 1. Record in the office of the Davis County Recorder a subdivision plat which includes land wholly or partially located within the city limits of Bountiful prior to its having obtained final approval from the City Council and being fully executed as required herein; 2. Record a deed or other instrument dividing or subdividing, or purporting to divide or subdivide, land within Bountiful City when the division or subdivision of land has not been approved by Bountiful City in accordance with the Bountiful Land Use Code. 3. Sell lots contained within a subdivision prior to the time it is recorded in the office of the Davis County Recorder; or 4. Represent to another that a subdivision is either recorded with the Davis County Recorder or approved by the Bountiful City Council when it is not recorded or approved; or 5. Violate any of the provisions of this Subdivision Code.