What is the purpose of Subdivision Regulations?
  • To encourage planned subdivisions by establishing standards for design and improvements and to minimize the loss of productive agricultural land. 
  • Prevent overcrowding of land and to lessen congestion of streets and highways
  • To provide adequate space, light, and air to protect property values. 
  • To make efficient use of energy and services, 
  • To safeguard the interests of the public, the property owner and the subdivider. 
  • Prevention of pollution of land, air, and water resources. 
  • To ensure equitable processing of all subdivision proposals by establishing uniform procedures and standards.
            

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1. What is a Subdivision?
2. What is the purpose of Subdivision Regulations?
  • To encourage planned subdivisions by establishing standards for design and improvements and to minimize the loss of productive agricultural land. 
  • Prevent overcrowding of land and to lessen congestion of streets and highways
  • To provide adequate space, light, and air to protect property values. 
  • To make efficient use of energy and services, 
  • To safeguard the interests of the public, the property owner and the subdivider. 
  • Prevention of pollution of land, air, and water resources. 
  • To ensure equitable processing of all subdivision proposals by establishing uniform procedures and standards.