§ 28-2. Purpose of chapter.  


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  • The public health, safety, comfort, and welfare requires the harmonious, orderly, and progressive development of land within the County. In furtherance of this purpose, this chapter regulates the subdivision of land in both the incorporated and unincorporated areas of the County. It is the further intent of this chapter to secure:

    (a)

    The establishment of standards of subdivision design which will encourage the development of sound and economically stable communities, and the creation of healthy living environments.

    (b)

    The efficient adequate and economic supply of utilities and services to land developments.

    (c)

    The prevention of traffic hazards and the provisions of safe and convenient vehicular and pedestrian traffic circulation in land developments.

    (d)

    The provision of public open spaces in land developments for recreational and educational purposes.

    This chapter is intended to aid in the coordination of land development in the community in accordance with orderly physical patterns and to implement the master plan, or parts, thereof, and such zoning regulations and other measures in furtherance of such master plan as may have been or may hereafter be adopted.

(Ord. No. 77-6, § 1, 2-1-77)