§ 62-2803. Purpose.

The purpose of this article is:

(a)

To provide standards and procedures for the acceptance, processing and final action on subdivision applications and platting.

(b)

To ensure that a proposed development is noninjurious to contiguous and/or other directly affected properties, and to further ensure that its impacts are compatible and harmonious with the surrounding, general character of the area.

(c)

To further the health, safety and general welfare of the public through the adoption of local subdivision regulations which are consistent with F.S. ch. 177.

(d)

To implement the orderly, efficient and economical development of land, consistent with the comprehensive plan.

(e)

To establish minimum standards for subdivision design and provide for the installation of the necessary public infrastructure to service new development.

(f)

To outline responsibilities of ownership and maintenance of public and private infrastructure within the platted lands.

(g)

To provide guidelines and procedures to ensure that subdivision plans contain essential information and data, both graphic and written, necessary to provide a fair and uniform review process.

(Ord. No. 95-30, § 1, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 10-20, 10-12-10)