(A) Approval of a development plan and subdivision of property are the first steps in the process of community development. Once plans have been approved and land has been divided into lots, streets, and open spaces, a pattern has been established that determines how well community needs for residence, business and industry will be met. It also determines to a great extent, how well the community will be able to meet the demand for home sites, and how efficiently and economically it will be able to provide the many required services.
(B) After plans have been approved, land has been subdivided, and lots recorded, it is very difficult and costly to correct defects and deficiencies in the development layout and in the facilities provided. In addition, a developed area sooner or later becomes a public responsibility since roads and streets must be maintained and public services must be provided. The welfare of the entire community is affected in many important aspects. The guidance of land development in harmony with community objectives is a matter of serious public concern. It is in the interest of the public, the developer, and the future property owners that development is designed and constructed in accordance with sound rules and proper standards. These development and subdivision regulations are designed to provide for the harmonious development of the community by ensuring the coordinated layout of streets and utilities, convenient open space for recreation, access for emergency equipment, adequate water, drainage, sewer facilities, and reduction of potential flood damage.
(Prior Code, § 74.100) (Ord. passed 3- -1995; Ord. passed 10- -2005; Ord. 2018-03, passed 2-14-2018; Ord. passed 1- -2020)