§ 654.103. Purpose and intent.

It is determined and declared:

(a)

Land subdivision is the first step in community development. Once land has been subdivided into streets, lots and blocks and publicly recorded, the correction of defects is costly and difficult. Subdivided land sooner or later becomes a public responsibility in that roads, drainage and utilities must be maintained and various customary municipal services must be provided. The welfare of the entire City is directly affected by land subdivision. It is in the interest of all taxpayers and citizens, the developer and future residents that subdivisions be conceived, designed and developed in accordance with sound practice and appropriate standards.

(b)

The intent and purpose of these regulations is to provide for the harmonious development of the City; to secure a coordinated layout and adequate provision for traffic within subdivisions and with other existing or planned streets; and to secure adequate provision for light, air, recreation, transportation, potable water, flood prevention, drainage, sewers, other sanitary facilities, environmental protection and City services. It is also the legislative intent that the guidelines and general standards set out in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, shall be observed in the administration of these regulations, so that the growth and development of subdivisions which are approved under this Chapter are consistent with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. Natural areas, wetlands, and native vegetative areas with native habitat should be considered in the overall final design so as to minimize degradation of these areas.

(c)

In addition to the minimum requirements for construction of such improvements as roads and drainage, compliance with the intent of these regulations requires that good design be practiced in subdivision planning, valuable and scenic natural features be conserved and adequate open space be made available for public use. Subdivision and design for all types of development should be adapted to the peculiarities and opportunities of the site, should utilize contemporary imaginative design, and should avoid monotonous repetition of pattern, gridiron layouts and long, straight minor or collector streets. Size, shape and orientation of lots and blocks should be carefully considered with relation to future use of the various lots to be created.

(d)

It is intended that this Chapter be liberally construed to accomplish its stated purposes.

(Ord. 91-58-147, § 1; Ord. 2013-185-E, § 6)

Note— Former § 654.102.