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 provision 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 conforming to the Official Map, if such exists, and shall be properly
related to the proposals shown on the Comprehensive Plan, 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.