This chapter is adopted for the following purposes:
(A) Safeguarding the best interests of the public, the homeowner, the subdivider and investors by encouraging planned, efficient and attractive subdivisions, by establishing adequate and impartial standards for design and construction;
(B) To guide the future growth and development of the city in accordance with the comprehensive plan;
(C) To provide for the health and safety of residents, by requiring properly designed streets, storm drainage facilities, sewer and water services, park and open space provisions and grading and landscaping features;
(D) To place the cost of improvement against those benefitting from their construction;
(E) To secure the rights of the public with respect to public lands and waters; and
(F) To establish the minimum requirements necessary to protect the public health, safety and general welfare.
(Ord. passed 12-17-2014)