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Sec. 33.1-36. Plats for minor subdivisions. The submission requirements for a minor subdivision shall be the same as are set forth in this article for all subdivisions, except that the Planning Director may, in his discretion, alter or amend the submittal requirements if in his judgment the proposed subdivision will be certified as a minor subdivision. Sec. 33.1-37 Condominium plats. Condominiums and conversion condominiums, as defined herein, shall be required to submit to the Planning Commission condominium or conversion condominium plats prepared in accordance with Code of Virginia, S 55-79.58 and a copy of all documents filed with the state real estate commission. Said plat and documents shall be subject to approval as required by this chapter for subdivision plats. Sec. 33.1-38. Term of validity for the final plan. The subdivider shall record the approved record plat in the clerk's office of the circuit court of the city within 180 days after approval thereof; otherwise, such approval shall become null and void. However, in any case where construction of facilities to be dedicated for public use has commenced pursuant to an approved plan or permit with an approved and accepted surety per the requirements of this Ordinance, the time for plat recordation shall be extended to one year after final approval or to the time limit specified in the surety agreement, whichever is greater. ARTICLE III. REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGN AND MINIMUM IMPROVEMENTS Sec. 33.1-39. Unsuitable land. Land which the Planning Commission has found to be unsuitable for subdivision due to flooding, bad drainage, or other features likely to be harmful to the safety, welfare, and general health of the future residents, and which the Planning Commission considers appropriate for subdivision, shall not be subdivided, unless adequate remedies are formulated by the developer and approved by the City Engineer and the Planning Commission. Sec. 33.1-40. Reservation of land. (a) When a site for a proposed school, library, fire station, park, playground or other public building or facility shown in the comprehensive plan is located in whole or in part in a proposed subdivision, reservation of such area shall be required. (b) Any reservation of land for public acquisition and use as required by this provision shall be void if not executed within ten years from the date of recordation unless the City Council shall earlier release such reservation. (c) Required reservations shall not exceed 25 percent of the total subdivision area unless the developer agrees to reserve a higher percentage. The acquisition price of such reserved sites shall be based upon the fair market value of such site at the time of recordation and shall be an express element of the subdivision agreement. The subdivision shall also be reimbursed annually by the city for such reservation at a rate of six percent of the acquisition price from the date of recordation until the date of acquisition or release of the reserved land. Page 22 of 33