It is the purpose of this chapter to regulate the subdivision of land so as to coordinate streets/roads with other subdivisions and uses, to provide water and sanitation facilities, drainage and flood control, to foster efficient and orderly urban growth compatible with the natural environment, to provide adequate open spaces for traffic, recreation, light, and air, and for a distribution of population and traffic which will tend to create conditions favorable to health, safety, convenience or prosperity, to minimize cut and fill operations, to prevent premature land subdivision, and to conform with the comprehensive plan for the city and its area(s) of joint jurisdiction.
(1992 Code, App. A, § 15A.01.020) (Ord. 81-08, passed 7-7-2008)