16.04.040: PURPOSE:
The purpose of this chapter is that of ensuring sites suitable for building purposes and human habitation, of providing for the harmonious development of the village, of providing adequate open spaces for traffic, recreation, light and air, of providing proper distribution of population, and creating conditions favorable to the health, safety, morals and general welfare of the citizens. Additionally, it is a purpose of this chapter to ensure that the subdivision originate at no cost to the municipality. (Ord. 319 § 3, 2003)