The purpose of these regulations is to create conditions favorable to the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the citizens by assisting in the orderly and efficient integration of subdivisions; ensuring conformance of subdivision plans with the public improvements plans of the county; ensuring sites suitable for building purposes and human habitation; facilitating the efficient movement of traffic and avoiding traffic hazards and congestion; securing equitable handling of all subdivision plans by providing uniform procedures and standards; improving land records by establishing standards for surveys and plans; safeguarding the interests of the public, the homeowner, the subdivider and all municipalities; preserving natural and historic features; and carrying out the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan and Md. Code, Article 66B.
(Ord. —, passed 6-24-1997)