Appendix 103. PURPOSES

The regulations are adopted to provide for the harmonious development of the City of Lakesite; for the coordination of streets within the subdivided land with other existing or planned streets or with the state or regional plan or with the plans of municipalities in or near the region;

for adequate open spaces for traffic, light, air and recreation;

for the conservation of or production of adequate transportation, water, drainage, and sanitary facilities;

for the avoidance of population congestion;

for the avoidance of such scattered or premature subdivision of land as would involve danger or injury to health, safety or prosperity by reason of the lack of water supply, drainage) transportation or other public services or would necessitate an excessive expenditure of public funds for the supply of such services;

and for the requirements as to the extent to which and the manner in which streets shall be graded and improved and water and sewer and other utility mains, piping, connections or other facilities shall be installed or bonded as condition precedent to the approval of the plat.