The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the orderly growth and harmonious development of the City; to ensure adequate traffic circulation through coordinated subdivision street systems in relation to major thoroughfares, adjoining subdivisions, and public facilities to achieve individual property lots of optimum utility and livability; to secure adequate provisions for water supply, drainage, sanitary sewerage, and other health requirements; to facilitate reservation of adequate sites for schools, recreation areas, and other public facilities; to promote the conveyance of land by accurate legal description and to provide logical procedures for the achievement of this purpose; safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare; and to ensure development in conformance with the City master plan. In its interpretation and application, this chapter is intended to provide a common understanding and a sound and equitable working relationship between public and private interests so that both independent and mutual objectives can be achieved in the division of the land. (Ord. 834, 11-27-2018)