These regulations are authorized by title 50, chapter 13 and title 67, chapter 65 of the Idaho Code; and article 12, section 2 of the Idaho constitution, as amended or subsequently codified.
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 area;
B. The coordination of streets and roads within subdivisions 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 scattered 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 requirement 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. (Ord. 994 §2, 2006)