The purpose of these regulations is to promote the public health, safety and general welfare, and to provide for:
A. The harmonious development of the city and its impact area;
B. The coordination of streets and roads within the subdivision with other existing or planned streets and roads;
C. Adequate open space for travel, light, air and recreation;
D. Adequate transportation, water drainage and sanitary facilities;
E. The avoidance of sprawled subdivision of land that would result in either of the following:
1. The lack of water supply, sewer service, drainage, transportation or other public services; and
2. The unnecessary imposition of an excessive expenditure of public funds for the supply of such services.
F. The requirements as to the extent and the manner in which:
1. Roads shall be created and improved; and
2. Water and sewer and other utility mains, piping connections or other facilities shall be installed.
G. The manner and form of making and filing of any plat; and
H. The administration of these regulations by defining the powers and duties of approval authorities.
I. Implementation of the goals and policies of the comprehensive plan. (Ord. 434, 6-11-1997)