This Article provides the principles for the layout and design of subdivisions and land developments. Adherence to the provisions of this Article assures new developments are consistent with the County's planned community character by ensuring:

A.

The plan contributes to the development of the County as a community and is properly integrated into the surrounding neighborhood.

B.

The plan preserves or enhances the character and the quality of the County and neighborhood.

C.

The street, road, and pedestrian system is created in a manner that is safe and provides the best overall layout for the community, as well as the individual development.

D.

Subdivision plans conform to public improvement plans of the State, the County, and its cities and towns, such as through the proper provision of open space for recreation and other public use, and the convenient and proper location of sites for future schools, other public buildings, community facilities and shopping and industrial areas.

E.

Adequate water, sewer, stormwater systems, and other utilities are provided to serve the development without adversely impacting other portions of the system or properties.

F.

Developments are functional and internally safe to the greatest degree possible, without reducing the permitted density or increasing adverse impacts on the environment and adjoining properties.

G.

All requirements of this Code have been met.

H.

All subdivision plans are processed equitably according to the uniform procedures and standards delineated in the Code.

(Ord. No. 97-172, § 3(ch. 13, div. 20.000), 12-31-1997; Ord. No. 01-112, § 1(Exh. A), 3-12-2002)