(a) In their interpretation and application, the provisions of these Regulations shall be held to be the minimum requirements adopted for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare. To protect the public, among other purposes, such provisions are intended to provide for permanently wholesome community environment, social and economic need, adequate services and safer streets and highways. (Ord. 2001-13. Passed 3-21-01.)
(b) The purpose of these Regulations is to secure an orderly, efficient and economic development of Canfield, in accordance with the current year Official Zoning District Map, City of Canfield, on file at the office of the City Zoning Inspector.
(1) To assure that subdivided land shall be of such character that it can be used safely for building purposes without danger to health, or peril from fire, flood or other menace;
(2) To provide proper provisions for adequate storm drainage, water supplies, sanitary sewerage and other needed improvements in the public's interest;
(3) To assure that all lots shall be so laid out and of such size as to avoid congestion of population and shall be in harmony with the development pattern of the neighboring properties;
(4) To assure that land shall not be subdivided where the results of such subdivision would place a disproportionate burden on public funds in supplying public services;
(5) To assure that the proposed streets shall compose a convenient system conforming to the Major Thoroughfare Plan shown on such portions of the Canfield Comprehensive Plan as may have been adopted, and shall be of such width, grade and location as to accommodate the prospective traffic, to afford adequate light and air, to facilitate fire protection and to provide access of firefighting equipment to buildings;
(6) To provide uniform development standards for subdivision design by establishing minimum engineering, criteria, performance guarantees and insuring environmental integrity.
(7) To preserve the natural features of land; protect the vegetation of natural areas; prevent surface water, groundwater, air, noise, and visual pollution; preserve the geological, archaeological and historical areas of significance; protect against loss or injury from inappropriate use of the land; and otherwise help preserve and improve both the safety and the quality of the environment.
(Ord. 2008-17. Passed 7-9-08.)