[Amended 5-7-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-11]
A. 
In the best interests of the Town of Mount Airy and to assist the subdivider in harmonizing his interests with those of the Town of Mount Airy, the following regulations are adopted in order that adherence to same will bring results that are beneficial to both parties. It is deemed necessary to establish minimum standards for the design and development of all new subdivisions in order to eliminate piecemeal planning, insure sound community growth, assure and safeguard the provision of quality facilities, protect the interests of the home owner, the subdivider, and the local government.
B. 
It shall be the duty of the Mount Airy Planning Commission and the Town Council to require that all regulations set forth in this chapter be complied with, before giving their approval to subdivisions as defined herein. It is the purpose of this chapter to make regulations and requirements for the platting of land which the Town Council of Mount Airy deems necessary for the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens.
C. 
These regulations are designed to provide for the control of erosion and sedimentation; the protection from flooding, the proper arrangement of streets in relation to other existing planned streets and the Town Master Plan; the adequate and convenient placement of public school sites and of open spaces for traffic, utilities, access of fire-fighting apparatus, recreation, light and air, the avoidance of congestion of population, including minimum width and area of lots; protection of the Town water supplies, preservation of wetlands, compatibility of site configuration and design within surrounding areas and protection of the architectural character neighborhoods and business districts within the community.