The purpose of this chapter is to regulate and control the development of land within the City, which for any reason is not otherwise subject to the Subdivision Regulations, in order to promote the public health, safety, comfort, convenience and general welfare of the residents of the City; to provide for the orderly growth and harmonious uniform development of the City consistent with the Master Plan or such portions thereof as have been promulgated; to secure adequate traffic circulation through coordinated street systems so as to lessen congestion on the streets and highways; to ensure adequate provisions for water, drainage and sanitary sewer facilities and other health requirements; to achieve the maximum utility and liveability on individual land parcels or lots; to encourage the subdivision of large tracts into smaller tracts; and to provide logical procedures for the achievement of these purposes.
(Res. 24-95. Passed 2-13-95.)