A. The regulation of land subdivision for residential and other uses is widely accepted as a function of municipal government in the United States. It has become widely recognized as a method of ensuring sound community growth and the safeguarding of the interest of the homeowner, the subdivider, and the local government.
B. The regulations of this title are designed, intended and should be administered in a manner to:
1. Implement the comprehensive plan;
2. Provide neighborhood conservation and prevent the development of slums and blight;
3. Harmoniously relate the development of the various tracts of land to the existing community and facilitate the future development of adjoining tracts;
4. Provide that the cost of improvements which primarily benefit the tract of land being developed be borne by the owners or developers of the tract, and that the cost of improvements which primarily benefit the whole community be borne by the whole community;
5. Provide the best possible design for the tract, including the maximum practical retention of its natural beauty;
6. Reconcile any differences of interest; and
7. Establish adequate and accurate records of land subdivision. (Ord., 6-1976)