The purpose of this subchapter and any rules, regulations, standards and specifications hereafter adopted pursuant hereto or in conjunction herewith are:
(A) To promote and protect the public health, safety and general welfare;
(B) To regulate future growth and development within the unincorporated county in a manner which promotes the physical integration of diverse housing forms, the preservation of the county community values and the social integration of residents from diverse backgrounds in accordance with the General Plan; and to promote the efficient and orderly growth of the county;
(C) To provide procedures and standards for the physical development of subdivisions of land and construction of buildings and improvements thereon within the county including, but not limited to, the construction and installation of roads, streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, parks, trails and open spaces, drainage systems, water systems, sanitary sewer systems, addressing geologic hazards, streetlights, design standards for public facilities and utilities, access to public rights-of-way, dedication of land and streets, granting easements or rights-of-way and to establish fees and other charges for the authorizing of a subdivision and for the development of land and improvements thereon;
(D) To provide for adequate light, air and privacy, to secure safety from fire, flood and other dangers and to prevent overcrowding of the land and undue congestion of population; and
(E) To provide for harmonious and coordinated development of the county, and to assure sites suitable for building purposes and human habitation.
(Prior Code, § 8-12-2) (Ord. 10-16, passed 12-14-2010; Ord. 19-09, passed 10-15-2019)