(A) Any person platting, re-platting or dividing property for purposes of transfer of title or separate description shall do so under the provisions of this chapter. This chapter sets forth the minimum requirements deemed necessary to ensure and protect the health, safety and welfare of the public. More specifically, the provisions of this chapter are designed to:
(1) Assure that, to the maximum extent possible, all lands will be developed for the best possible use with adequate protection against deterioration and obsolescence;
(2) Assure that effective protection is given to the natural resources of the community, especially ground water and surface waters;
(3) Encourage well-planned subdivisions through the establishment of adequate design standards;
(4) Discourage inferior developments that might adversely affect the local tax base;
(5) Create neighborhoods which will be of lasting credit to the community;
(6) Facilitate adequate provisions for transportation and other public facilities;
(7) Secure and protect the rights of the public with respect to public lands, waters and the development of recreational facilities;
(8) Improve land records by the establishment of standards for surveys and plats;
(9) Safeguard the interests of the public, the homeowner, the subdivider and units of local government;
(10) Provide a common ground for understanding between developers and local units of government;
(11) Prevent, where possible, excessive governmental operating and maintenance costs; and
(12) Preserve agricultural and other open lands.
(B) Efforts shall be made to conserve natural resources and advantageously utilize all natural features and vegetation on the property to minimize soil erosion. Consideration will be given to eliminate any form of underground or surface water pollution.
(Ord. 879, passed 10-28-2020)