The purpose of this chapter is to provide minimum standards for the design, development, and improvement of all new subdivisions and resubdivisions of land, so that existing developments will be protected, and so that adequate provisions are made for public facilities and services, and so that growth occurs in an orderly manner, consistent with the comprehensive plan, and to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of the city.
(Prior Code, § 6-7-2)
Statutory reference
Similar provisions, see Iowa Code §§ 354.1 and 364.1