The purpose of this chapter is to regulate and control the division of land within the corporate limits of the village, in order to promote the public health, safety, comfort, convenience, and the general welfare of the inhabitants of the village, to provide a means for carrying out the responsibilities of the village relative to the platting of land under the laws of the state, and to provide for the orderly growth and harmonious development of the village, consistent with the Community Development Plan and the zoning chapter; to secure adequate traffic circulation through coordinated street systems so as to lessen congestion on the streets and highways; to insure adequate provisions for water, drainage and sanitary sewer facilities, and other health requirements; to achieve the safety and welfare on individual lots; and to provide logical and reasonable procedures for the achievement of these purposes.
(Ord. 49, passed 3-14-05)