These Subdivision Regulations are designed to encourage the development of residential, commercial and industrial subdivisions, according to recognized standards which provide for sound, efficient and economical development; to provide for safe, convenient and efficient traffic circulation; to coordinate land development to ensure that future growth shall be orderly and conducive to the provision of minimum outlay of public and private expenditures in providing services to developing areas; to minimize fire hazards; to provide for adequate light and air in habitable structures; and to provide sound and efficient guidelines for the overall development of the areas of the City.
(1970 Code Sec. 28.1-2)