§8A-4-1. — Subdivision and land development ordinances authorized.
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§8A-4-1. Subdivision and land development ordinances authorized.
(a) The governing body of a municipality or a county may regulate subdivisions and land development within its jurisdiction by:
(1) Adopting a comprehensive plan; and
(2) Enacting a subdivision and land development ordinance.
(b) A municipality may adopt, by reference, the subdivision and land development ordinance of the county in which it is located.
(c) With the prior approval of the county planning commission, a municipality may, by ordinance, designate the county planning commission as the planning commission for the municipality to review and approve subdivision or land development plans and plats.
(a) The governing body of a municipality or a county may regulate subdivisions and land development within its jurisdiction by:
(1) Adopting a comprehensive plan; and
(2) Enacting a subdivision and land development ordinance.
(b) A municipality may adopt, by reference, the subdivision and land development ordinance of the county in which it is located.
(c) With the prior approval of the county planning commission, a municipality may, by ordinance, designate the county planning commission as the planning commission for the municipality to review and approve subdivision or land development plans and plats.