A. Title: This title shall be known and may be cited as the PAYETTE COUNTY SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE.
B. Purpose: The purpose of these regulations is to promote public health, safety and general welfare, and to provide for:
1. The harmonious development of the area;
2. The coordination of streets and roads within the subdivision with other existing or planned streets and roads;
3. Adequate open space for travel, light, air and recreation;
4. Adequate transportation, water drainage and sanitary facilities;
5. The avoidance of scattered subdivision of land that would result in either of the following:
a. The lack of water supply, sewer service, drainage, transportation or other public services; and
b. The unnecessary imposition of an excessive expenditure of public funds for the supply of such services;
6. The requirements as to the extent and the manner in which:
a. Roads shall be created and improved; and
b. Water and sewer and other utility mains, piping connections or other facilities shall be installed;
7. The manner and form of making and filing of any plat; and
8. The administration of these regulations by defining the powers and duties of approval authorities. (Ord. 40, 4-9-1984)