(A) The purpose of this section is to provide for the public health, safety, and general welfare of the town by regulating the subdivision of land: to insure adequate traffic circulation through coordinated street systems with relation to major thoroughfares, adjoining subdivisions and public facilities; to achieve individual property lots of reasonable utility and livability; to secure adequate provisions for water supply and distribution, drainage and flood control, sanitary sewerage, and other health requirements; to insure and facilitate reservation of sites for schools, recreation facilities, and other public purposes; to promote conveyance of land by accurate legal description; and to provide practical procedures for the achievement of this purpose.
(B) In the interpretation and application of this chapter, it is intended that a common ground of understanding, and a sound and equitable working relationship exist between the public and private interests and to this end, the independent and mutual objectives of the public and private interests can be achieved in the subdivision of land.
(Ord. 21-11, passed 10-26-2021)