9-1-3: PURPOSE:

The purpose of these regulations is to promote the public health, safety and general welfare, and to provide for:

   A.   The harmonious development of the city and its area of impact 1 ;

   B.   The coordination of streets and roads within a subdivision with other existing or planned streets and roads;

   C.   Adequate open space for travel, light, air and recreation;

   D.   Adequate transportation, water drainage and sanitary facilities;

   E.   The avoidance of the scattered subdivision of land that would result in either of the following:

      1.   The lack of water supply, sewer service, drainage, transportation or other public services; or

      2.   The unnecessary imposition of an excessive expenditure of public funds for the supply of such services;

   F.   The requirements as to the extent and the manner in which:

      1.   Roads shall be created, improved and maintained; and

      2.   Water and sewer and other utility mains, piping connection, or other facilities shall be installed;

   G.   The manner and form of making and filing of any plats; and

   H.   The administration of these regulations by defining the powers and duties of approving authorities. (Ord. 88, 11-15-1983)