(A) Purpose. The purpose of these subdivision regulations is to:
(1) Provide for the orderly, safe, and healthful development of the area within the city's jurisdiction;
(2) Promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the community at large; and
(3) Provide for the orderly and reasonable protection and preservation of the various characteristics of the physical environment.
(B) Intent. In order to implement the purpose of these regulations, it is the city's intent to provide in this chapter reasonable means toward the end results that:
(1) The development of land and subdivisions shall be of the nature, shape, and location that the utilization thereof will not impair the general welfare and is intended to minimize against the dangers of fires, floods, land erosion, and landslides or other menaces;
(2) Proper utilities and services for adequate drainage, water supply, and disposal of sanitary and industrial waste will be provided;
(3) Streets and other circulation systems will be safe, convenient, and functional systems for vehicular and pedestrian access and circulation;
(4) Adequate and appropriate sites for schools, parks, recreation, open space, and other community services and facilities required by the community will be available;
(5) The existing topography, vegetation, and wildlife of the community, with respect to the natural beauty and environmental amenities thereof, will be protected, preserved, and enhanced in an orderly and reasonable manner; and
(6) All subdivision and land development, whether for residential or nonresidential purposes, directly relates to the city's adopted comprehensive plan, subject to reasonable variations.
(Ord. 96-0220, passed 2-20-1996; Ord. 19-1022A, passed 10-22-2019)