§ 16-9-1 PURPOSE.
   The purpose of these regulations is:
   (A)   To establish reasonable rules and regulations governing the subdivision, development and platting of land, the preparation of plats, the location and extension of streets and highways, the installation of utilities and the provision of necessary public grounds for schools, parks, playgrounds and public open space;
   (B)   To promote and protect the public health, safety and general welfare, to conserve, protect and enhance property values and to secure the efficient use of land;
   (C)   To discourage scattered development beyond existing public utilities and to facilitate the adequate provision of public improvements;
   (D)   To assure the development of land for optimum use with necessary protection against deterioration and obsolescence;
   (E)   To limit and control the pollution of the environment that can be caused by inadequate or incomplete urban development;
   (F)   To provide common grounds of understanding and a sound working relationship between the village and the developer; and
   (G)   To implement the goals and objectives of the comprehensive plan.
(Ord. 2021-05-15, passed 5-3-2021)