The purpose of this chapter is to establish subdivision regulations for the city, thereby providing for:
(A) The harmonious development of the municipality and its environs, coordination of streets, adequate open space for traffic, recreation, drainage, light and air and the distribution of population and traffic which tends to create conditions favorable to the health, safety, convenience, prosperity or general welfare of the residents of the municipality;
(B) The safety, preserving the health, promoting prosperity and improving the morals, order, comfort and convenience of the city and its inhabitants; and
(C) More specifically, provisions of the subdivision regulations are designed to achieve the following objectives in newly subdivided areas:
(1) Adequate provisions for light and air, public open spaces, water supply, drainage, sanitation, including sewer service and public facilities;
(2) Economy in governmental expenditure and adequate reimbursement of the city for services performed;
(3) Safe, convenient circulation of people, goods and vehicles;
(4) Accurate and complete surveying, and preparation and recording of plats;
(5) Coordination of land development in accordance with orderly physical patterns, as stated in adopted plans and policies as may have been or may hereafter be adopted by the Board of Trustees; and
(6) The preservation of historical sites and areas.
(Ord. 2013-02, passed 3-19-2013)