§ 70-102. Policy.

(a)

Land to be subdivided within Prince George County shall be of a character that it can be used safely for building purposes without danger to health or peril from fire, flood, or other menace. Land shall not be subdivided until adequate public facilities exist and proper provision has been made for safe access, drainage, potable water, and sewage disposal.

(b)

Proposed public improvements shall conform to proposals as may be shown in the comprehensive plan and the capital improvement program of the county. It is intended that these regulations shall supplement and facilitate the enforcement of the provisions and standards contained in the building code, the zoning ordinance, the comprehensive plan, and the capital improvement program of the county.

(c)

Land that has been subdivided prior to the effective date of these regulations should, whenever possible, be brought within the scope of these regulations to further the purposes of this ordinance.

(d)

It shall be the responsibility of the subdivider and the intent of the county to achieve a subdivision design that improves the general land use pattern of the county, improves traffic flow, promotes pedestrian safety and protects and enhances the county's environmental resources.

(Ord. No. O-09-02, 1-27-2009)

(Ord. No. O-09-02, 1-27-2009)