§ 114-2. Purpose and intent of chapter.

(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. In most cases, subdivided land eventually becomes a public responsibility, in that roads, drainage and utilities must be maintained and various customary city services must be provided. The welfare of the entire city is directly affected by land subdivision. It is to 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 this chapter is to encourage harmonious development of the city; to secure a coordinated layout and adequate provision for traffic; and to secure adequate provision for light, air, recreation, transportation, potable water, flood prevention, drainage, sewers, other sanitary facilities, and city services.

(c)

In addition to the minimum requirements for construction of such improvements as roads and drainage, compliance with the intent of this chapter 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 design should be adapted to the peculiarities and opportunities of the site, should utilize contemporary, imaginative design and should avoid monotonous repetition of pattern, wasteful 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 shall be liberally construed to accomplish its stated purposes.