§ 16-2. Purpose of Chapter  


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  • The purpose of this Chapter is to further the health, safety and general welfare of the public through the adoption of Local Subdivision Regulations which are consistent with Florida Statutes, Chapter 177, to implement the goals, objectives and policies of the City of Tavares Comprehensive Plan in such a way as to be consistent with the other chapters of the City of Tavares Land Development Code and to implement the orderly, efficient and economical development of land, consistent with the comprehensive plan, to establish minimum standards for subdivision design, to provide for the uniform review of subdivision plat applications, and to create an adoption and recording process, and to provide for the installation of the necessary public infrastructure to service new development. This shall include, but not be limited to storm drainage, sanitary sewer, open space and recreation, school sites, the preservation of environmentally sensitive lands, vehicular and pedestrian traffic improvements, potable water, landscape improvements and fire control.