The purpose of this Subdivision Ordinance is to regulate and control the division and development of land within the City, in order to promote the public heath, safety and general welfare of the residents.
It is the general intent of the Ordinance to regulate the division and development of land so as to further the following policies:
(a) Assure sites suitable for building purposes and human habitation, and to provide for the harmonious development of Clarksburg;
(b) Provide for the orderly and appropriate development of land;
(c) Assure adequate open space for traffic, recreation, light and air;
(d) Provide facilities for the orderly movement of traffic on streets and highways;
(e) Assure adequate and safe provision and proper construction of transportation, water, sanitary sewerage, storm drainage, open space and other public facilities;
(f) Provide for the orderly arrangement of streets, public facilities and public services;
(g) Assure proper accommodation of surface drainage over building sites and lots and control accumulation on streets and roads;
(h) Provide for adequate street lighting and signing;
(i) Guarantee proper access of firefighting equipment and public service equipment; Guarantee the equitable distribution of the costs and benefits of public works and facilities by requiring that the initial cost of constructing public improvements and facilities in new developments and/or necessary for proper public access, and services therefor shall be borne by the developer and not by the City taxpayer; and
(k) Coordinate the operations of City departments and other agencies involved with land development.