§ 162-4. Policy.

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 municipality. This means, among other things:

A. 

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.

B. 

That proper provision shall be made for drainage, water supply, sewerage and other needed improvements.

C. 

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.

D. 

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, 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.

E. 

That proper provision shall be made for open spaces for parks and playgrounds up to 10% of the total gross area of the proposed subdivision.