(A) It is hereby declared to be the policy of the county to consider the subdivision of land and the subsequent development of the plat as subject of the control of the county pursuant to the comprehensive plan of the county for the orderly, planned, efficient and economical development of the county.
(B) Land to be subdivided 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, and land shall not be subdivided unless proper provisions have been made for drainage, water, sewage, and capital improvements such as schools, parks, recreation facilities, transportation facilities and any other necessary improvements.
(C) Each lot created through subdivision must be suitable in its natural state for the proposed use with minimal alteration. Suitability analysis shall consider susceptibility to flooding, existence of wetlands, soil and rock formations with severe limitations for development, severe erosion potential, steep topography, inadequate water supply or sewage treatment capabilities, near-shore aquatic conditions unsuitable for water-based recreation, important fish and wildlife habitat, presence of significant historic sites, or any other feature of the natural land likely to be harmful to the health, safety, or welfare of future residents of the proposed subdivision or of the community.
(D) The existing and proposed public improvements shall conform to and be properly related to the county and township comprehensive plans, official map, and the capital budget and program of the county, and it is intended that these regulations shall supplement and facilitate the enforcement of the provisions and standards contained in the building code, zoning code, the comprehensive plan, official map, and capital budget and program of the county.
(Ord. 33, § 1.2, passed 1-21-92)