12-1-2: PURPOSE:
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)