It is declared to be the policy of the Planning Board
to consider land subdivision plats as part of a plan for the orderly,
efficient and economical development of the town. This means, among
other things, that land to be subdivided shall be of such character
that it can be used safely for building purposes without danger to
health or peril from fire, flood or other menace; that proper provisions
shall be made for drainage, water supply, sewerage and other needed
improvements; that all proposed lots shall be so laid out and of such
size as to be in harmony with the development pattern of the neighboring
properties; that the proposed streets shall compose a convenient system
and shall be properly related to the proposals shown on the Master
Plans, if such exists, and shall be of such width, grade and location
as to accommodate the prospective traffic, to facilitate fire protection
and to provide access of fire-fighting equipment to buildings; and
that proper provision shall be made for open spaces for parks and
playgrounds.