11-1-2: AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE:
   A.   Authority: These regulations are authorized by Idaho Code, title 50, chapter 13 and Idaho Code, title 67, chapter 65.
   B.   Purpose: The purpose of these regulations is to promote the public health, safety and general welfare and to provide for:
      1.   The harmonious development of the area.
      2.   The coordination of streets and roads within the subdivision with other existing or planned streets and roads.
      3.   Adequate open space for travel, light, air and recreation.
      4.   Adequate transportation, water, drainage and sanitary facilities.
      5.   The avoidance of scattered subdivisions of land that would result in either of the following:
         a.   The lack of water supply, sewer service, drainage, transportation or other public services.
         b.   The unnecessary imposition of an excessive expenditure of public funds for the supply of such services.
      6.   The requirements as to the extent and manner in which:
         a.   Roads shall be created and improved.
         b.   Water and sewer and other utility mains, piping, connections or other facilities shall be installed.
      7.   The manner and form of filing of any plat.
      8.   The administration of these regulations by defining the powers and duties of approved authorities. (Ord. 561, 4-18-1983)