It is the purpose of these regulations to establish minimum requirements for the subdivision of land within the corporate limits of the city, and within such part of the adjacent unincorporated area as may be within the subdivision jurisdiction of the city, in order to protect, safeguard and promote the public health, safety, convenience and welfare of the community. In addition to establishing minimum requirements for the subdivision of land, these regulations attempt to assist land developers and public officials in processing subdivisions by:
(A) Facilitating the orderly growth and development of the city by providing suitable residential commercial and industrial sites consistent with the comprehensive plan 1 .
(B) Securing adequate traffic circulation through coordinated street systems with relation to major thoroughfares, adjoining subdivisions and public facilities.
(C) Achieving individual property lots of maximum utility and livability.
(D) Ensuring adequate provisions of water, drainage and sanitary sewer facilities and other health requirements.
(E) Securing adequate provisions for recreational areas, school sites and other public facilities.
(F) Facilitating the resubdivision of large tracts into smaller parcels of land.
These regulations are also formulated to aid in the enforcement of the development standards as authorized in the building code, zoning title and the comprehensive plan of the city. (Ord. 726, 7-17-1979)
Notes
| 1 | 1. See section 11-2-4 of this title. |