The purposes of this chapter are:
(A) To permit subdivisions in the Agricultural Zoning District which require the construction of a new public street;
(B) To encourage a more creative and efficient development of land and its improvements through the preservation of agricultural land, natural features and amenities than is possible under the more restrictive application of zoning requirements, while at the same time, meeting the standards and purposes of the Comprehensive Plan and preserving the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the city;
(C) To preserve open space, to preserve the natural resources of the site and to preserve wildlife habitat and corridors;
(D) To facilitate the economical provision of streets and public utilities; and
(E) To allow the transfer of development rights (density) within a subdivision in order to preserve agricultural land, open space, natural features and amenities.
(Prior Code, § 12-2373) (Ord. 06-2008, passed 4-15-2008; Ord. 02-2014, passed 5-20-2014)