16.04.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to:
A. Provide rules, regulations, and standards governing the approval of subdivisions, partitions, and lot line adjustments.
1. Subdivisions involve the creation of four (4) or more lots from one (1) parent lot, parcel or tract, within one (1) calendar year.
2. Partitions involve the creation of three (3) or fewer lots within one (1) calendar year.
3. Lot line adjustments involve modifications to lot lines or parcel boundaries which do not result in the creation of new lots.
B. Carry out the City’s development pattern, as envisioned by the Comprehensive Plan and the Transportation System Plan.
C. Encourage efficient use of land resources, full utilization of urban services, and transportation options.
D. Promote the public health, safety, and general welfare through orderly and efficient urbanization.
E. Lessen or avoid traffic congestion, and secure safety from fire, flood, pollution, and other dangers.
F. Promote alternative modes of transportation through the provision of adequate pedestrian and bicycle facilities.
G. Provide adequate light and air, prevent overcrowding of land, and facilitate adequate provision for all modes of transportation, water supply, sewage, and drainage.
H. Encourage the conservation of energy, natural, and open space resources.