(A) The provisions of this chapter shall be construed to be the minimum requirements necessary for the preservation of public health, safety, and welfare within the municipality. This chapter is not intended to repeal, abrogate, or supersede any existing regulations of the municipality, or to conflict with any statutes, laws, or regulations of the state or the county, except that these regulations shall prevail in cases where these regulations impose a lawful restriction or requirement more severe than existing statutes, laws, or regulations.
(B) (1) This chapter is intended, among other things, to discourage: wasteful utilization of land; patterns of development that are financially burdensome to municipalities and public bodies in terms of servicing and maintenance; and to encourage: conservation of natural resources such as floodplains, woods, and natural watercourses.
(2) It is intended that this chapter be closely related to Ch. 157 and the Master Plan of the municipality if one exists, and that basic policy on which general areas are suitable for subdivision development at various lot sizes and densities shall be established by zoning, it being recognized that not all land is suitable for subdivision development, but that certain lands should, by zoning, be preserved for agriculture or other low-density uses, industry, commerce, or other uses, or may become suitable for subdivision development after public utilities and/or facilities are reasonably available to the location.
(1984 Code, § 6-02-01-030) (Ord. 11, passed 8-26-1969)