(A) The purpose of this chapter is to regulate and control the division of land within the plat approval jurisdiction of the village to prevent the subdivision of land for uses to which the land is not suited and to regulate the manner of subdivision so as to prevent serious hazards and problems to the citizens of the community.
(B) Therefore, the regulations, requirements, standards, procedures, specifications and controls contained herein are established in order to ensure proper development of the village and to promote the public health, safety, convenience, prosperity, aesthetics and general welfare of the community.
(2007 Code, § 34-1-4)