Commission recommends subdivision changes to limit gas/telephone requirements in new plats
The commission recommended that the council approve a subdivision code amendment allowing exemptions from requiring natural gas and telephone extensions where those utilities are unnecessary, while preserving city authority to require utilities in particular circumstances.
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Planning staff proposed amending the subdivision ordinance to reflect changing utility demand, specifically to provide exemptions from requiring natural gas and telephone line extensions in subdivisions when those utilities are not necessary. Staff said the city will retain discretion to require utilities where appropriate (for example, to prevent a gap between served areas) and would record a notice against properties when utilities are not provided so future buyers understand service limitations.
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