By authority of the resolution adopted by the Village Board on the 6th day of May 1957, pursuant to the provisions of § 179-k (now § 7-728) of the Village Law, the Planning Board of the Village of Pulaski has the power and authority to approve plans for subdivisions of land within the Village of Pulaski. All land subdivision shall hereafter be subject to the following regulations which are adopted for the purpose of providing for the future growth and development of the Village and affording adequate facilities for the housing, transportation, distribution, comfort, convenience, safety, health and welfare of its population.