§ 20.04.020. Purpose and intent.

The purpose of these regulations is:

A.

To provide policies, standards, requirements, and procedures to regulate and control the design and improvement of all subdivisions within the City;

B.

To implement the objectives, policies, and programs of the general plan by ensuring that all proposed subdivisions, together with the provisions for their design and improvement, are consistent with all elements of the general plan and all applicable specific plans;

C.

To preserve and protect the unique and valuable natural resources and amenities of the City's environment and to maximize the public's access to and enjoyment of such resources and amenities through the dedication or continuance of appropriate public easements thereto;

D.

To provide lots of sufficient size and appropriate design for the public health, safety, and welfare;

E.

To provide an adequate system of utilities needed for public health, safety, and convenience;

F.

To provide streets of adequate capacity and design for traffic, and to ensure maximum safety for pedestrians and vehicles; and

G.

To expedite the review and decision on subdivision requested.

(Ord. C-5975 § 1 (part), 1983)