By authority of Idaho Code title 67, chapter 65 and title 50, chapter 13, as amended, and article 12, section 2 of the Idaho constitution, these regulations are adopted for the purpose of protecting and providing for the public health, safety and general welfare of the city by providing for, but not being limited to, the following:
A. Harmonious development of the area.
B. Coordination of streets, roads and other utilities within the subdivision with other existing or planned streets, roads and other utilities.
C. Adequate open space for travel, light, air and recreation.
D. Conservation of or provisions for adequate transportation, water drainage and sanitary facilities.
E. Avoidance of population congestion and of scattered subdivision of land as would involve danger or injury to health, safety or general welfare by reason of:
1. Lack of water supply, drainage, transportation or other public services; or
2. Unnecessary imposition of an excessive expenditure of public funds for the supply of such services.
F. Requirements 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 as conditions precedent to the approval of final plats.
G. Manner and form of making and filing of any plat.
H. Administration of these regulations by defining the powers and duties of approval authorities including procedures for the equitable and timely review and approval of all plats of subdivisions covered by these provisions. (Ord. 541, 2-26-2007)