§ 40-1. Purpose.

(a)

Land subdivision is the first step in the process of community development. Once land has been cut into streets, lots and blocks and publicly recorded, the correction of defects is costly and difficult. Subdivision of land sooner or later becomes a public responsibility, in that roads and streets must be maintained and various public services customary to urban areas must be provided. The welfare of the entire community is thereby affected in many important respects. It is, therefore, to the interest of the public, the developer, and the future owners that subdivisions be conceived, designed and developed in accordance with sound rules and proper minimum standards.

(b)

The subdivision regulations in this chapter guiding the planning commission are designed to:

(1)

Provide for the harmonious development of the planning area;

(2)

Secure a coordinate layout and adequate provisions for light, air, recreation, transportation, water, drainage, sewers and other sanitary facilities; and

(3)

Promote the health, safety, convenience and general welfare of the inhabitants.

(Ord. of 6-30-1969, § 1.1)