§ 88-405-13. PROPERTY CONTAINING WATER BODIES OR WATERCOURSES

If property being subdivided contains a water body or portion of a water body, lot lines must be drawn to distribute the entire ownership of the water body among abutting lot owners. The city plan commission may approve an alternative plan whereby the ownership of, and responsibility for, public safety and safe maintenance of the water body is so placed that will not become a city responsibility. No more than 25% of the minimum area of a lot required under the zoning ordinance may be satisfied by submerged land. If a watercourse separates the buildable area of a lot from the street by which it has access, provisions must be made for installation of a culvert or other structure that complies with adopted standards.