(a) In their interpretation and application, the provisions of these Regulations shall be held to be the minimum requirements adopted for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare. To protect the public, among other purposes, such provisions are intended to provide for permanently wholesome community environment, adequate municipal services and safer streets and highways.
(b) These Regulations are adopted to secure and provide for the following in accordance with the Comprehensive Development Plan which is incorporated by reference as if fully rewritten herein and made a part of these Regulations:
(1) The proper arrangement of streets or highways in relation to existing or proposed streets and highways and the thoroughfare plan.
(2) Adequate and convenient open spaces for traffic, utilities, drainage, access of fire-fighting apparatus, recreation, light and air, and the avoidance of congestion of the population.
(3) The orderly, efficient, and appropriate development of land.
(4) The orderly and efficient provision of community facilities at minimum cost and maximum convenience.
(5) Safe and convenient vehicular and pedestrian movement.
(6) The promotion of public health, safety, comfort, convenience, prosperity, and general welfare.
(7) The accurate surveying of land and the preparing and recording of plats.
(8) The equitable handling of all subdivision plats by providing uniform procedures and standards for observance by both approving authority and the subdivider.
(Ord. 7A-1977. Passed 6-14-77.)