A. Intent And Policy Of City:
1. It is the intent of the City in enacting this Title that the owners and/or developers of any property that is being developed, both in and around the City, shall dedicate to the public their share of all such developing lands as may be needed for the creation of streets, alleys, parks, open spaces, etc.; and all utility, pedestrian, drainage way, and other such easements as all the above may be needed for the public health, safety, and general welfare and improvement of the City and its inhabitants. It is further intended that all owners or developers of such developing property shall pay for their full share of all street improvements such as sidewalks, curbs and gutters, paving, etc., culinary water system improvements, sanitary sewer system improvements, storm drain system improvements, etc., and any questions or interpretations that may arise regarding the meaning or intent of this or any other ordinance of the City shall be resolved in such manner as best reflects the above stated intent.
2. The development and subdivision of land is a privilege conferred upon the developer by the laws of the State and through this Subdivision Title. A developer seeking to acquire the advantages of development and lot subdivision has the duty of compliance with reasonable conditions laid down by the City for the design, dedication, improvement and restrictive use of the land so as to conform to the physical and economical development of the City, its surrounding area, and to the safety and general welfare of the future lot owners in the subdivision and of the community at large.
3. It is hereby declared to be the policy of the City to consider the development and/or subdivision of land as subject to the control of the City pursuant to a Comprehensive Plan for the orderly, planned, efficient, physical and economic development of the City. Land to be developed and/or subdivided shall be of such character that it can be used safely for building purposes without danger to health, or peril from fire, flood or other menace, and land shall not be developed and/or subdivided until adequate provisions have been made for public facilities and improvements as required elsewhere in this Title, in the Zoning Ordinance and in all other applicable ordinances and regulations.
4. The existing and proposed public improvements shall conform to and be properly related to the proposals shown in any Comprehensive Plan and the Public Facilities Map. It is intended that this Title shall supplement and facilitate the enforcement of the provisions and standards contained in the Building and Housing Codes, the Zoning Ordinance, the Comprehensive Plan, the Public Facilities Map, the Land Use Plan, the City's Standard Construction Specifications and standard drawings, and other such related ordinances, codes, plans, maps, specifications and standards.
B. Purpose: The purpose of these regulations is to promote the 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 within and without the City.
3. Adequate open space for travel, light, air and recreation.
4. Adequate transportation system, water drainage and sewage collection and treatment facilities, water supply and distribution system, parks, school sites, and other public uses and 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, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, transportation or other public services and improvements.
b. The unnecessary imposition of an excessive expenditure of public funds for the supply of such services or improvements.
6. The requirements as to the extent and the manner in which:
a. Roads shall be created and improved.
b. Water and sewer and other utility mains, piping connections, or other facilities shall be installed.
c. Sidewalks, curbs and gutters shall be installed.
7. The manner and form of making and filing of any plat.
8. The establishment of reasonable standards governing the design of and the procedures of the subdivision and resubdivision of land.
9. The orderly layout and use of land and to ensure proper legal descriptions and the proper monumenting of subdivided land.
10. The administration of these regulations by defining the powers and duties of approval authorities. (Ord. 403, 7-21-1987)