§ 1501. Purposes.

This article is adopted for the following purposes, among others:

(a)

To assure equitable handling of all subdivision plats by providing uniform procedures and standards for the subdivider;

(b)

To assure, in general, the wise development of new land areas, in harmony with the comprehensive plan of the county;

(c)

To assure the accurate description of property, the identification of property boundaries with monuments, and the proper recording of property descriptions in public records;

(d)

To help eliminate the costly maintenance problems which occur when streets and lots are laid out without proper consideration given to various public purposes;

(e)

To protect lot purchasers who generally lack the specialized knowledge to evaluate subdivision improvements and design; and

(f)

To implement the Georgia Plat and Condominium Plan Recording Act of 2017 and other applicable state laws.

(Ord. No. 17-003 , § 1, 10-2-2017)