(A) It is the intent of the city to encourage and promote quality development within the city consistent with the atmosphere and quality of life currently enjoyed by residents.
(B) Development proposals shall be reviewed for conformance with the city's comprehensive plan and development policy(ies).
(C) It is hereby declared to be the policy of the city to consider the subdivision of land and the subsequent development of the subdivided lots as subject to the control of the municipality pursuant to the comprehensive plan of the city for the orderly, planned, efficient and economical development of the municipality.
(D) Land to be subdivided shall be of a character that it can be used safely for building purposes without danger to health or peril from fire, flood or other menace, and land shall not be developed until available public facilities and improvements exist and proper provision has been made for drainage, water, sewage, roadways and capital improvements such as schools, parks, recreation facilities and transportation facilities and improvements.
(E) The existing and proposed public improvements shall conform to and be properly related to the proposals shown in the comprehensive plan or adopted development policies, and the capital budget and program of the municipality. It is intended that these regulations shall supplement and facilitate the enforcement of the provisions and standards contained in building and housing codes, the comprehensive plan, adopted development plans, the Zoning Ordinance and the capital improvements program of the city.
(Ord. 08-358, passed 11-18-2008)