A. Statutory Authority: The regulations of this title are authorized by Idaho Code title 50, chapter 13, title 67, chapter 65, and article XII, section 2 of the Idaho Constitution.
B. Purposes: The purposes of this title are to promote the public health, safety and general welfare, and to provide for:
1. The harmonious development of Benewah County in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan.
2. The coordination of streets and roads within the subdivision and other existing or planned streets and roads.
3. Adequate open space for travel, light, air and recreation.
4. Adequate transportation, water drainage and sanitary facilities.
5. The avoidance of scattered subdivision of land that would result in either of the following:
a. The lack of water supply, adequate sewage disposal, drainage, transportation or other public services.
b. The unnecessary imposition of an excessive expenditure of the public funds for the supply of such services.
6. The requirements as to the extent and manner in which:
a. Roads shall be created and improved.
b. Water and other utility mains, piping connections, or other facilities shall be developed.
7. To protect the character, the social and economic stability and to encourage the orderly and beneficial development of the County.
8. To prevent the pollution of air and water; to assure the adequacy of drainage facilities; to encourage the wise use and management of natural resources throughout the County in order to preserve the integrity, stability, and value of the land.
9. The manner and form of making and filing of the plat.
10. The administration of this title by defining the powers and duties of approval authorities. (Ord. 2018-139, 2-26-2018; amd. Ord. 2023-158, 10-23-2023)