§ 174-3. Purpose.

These regulations are adopted to create and provide for conditions favorable to the public health, safety and general welfare and guide future growth by:

A. 

Use of sound planning principles as set forth in the Town of Canandaigua Comprehensive Plan.

B. 

Ensuring that the proposed development is approved only when the following facilities are proven to be of sufficient capacity to accommodate the development:

(1) 

Transportation.

(2) 

Sewage treatment.

(3) 

Individual on-site wastewater treatment.

(4) 

Storm drainage.

(5) 

Fire protection.

(6) 

Erosion.

(7) 

Schools.

(8) 

Recreation facilities.

(9) 

Flooding.

(10) 

Public water.

C. 

Establish standards and procedures for subdivision of land and ensure proper legal descriptions and monuments of subdivided land.

D. 

Minimizing potential conflicts among the uses of neighboring lands and buildings while protecting and conserving the value of land and existing businesses.

E. 

Preserving the natural beauty and topography of lands within the Town of Canandaigua by fostering appropriate development which shows special regard for the protection of environmentally sensitive areas and existing landforms, as well as agricultural land and agricultural practices.

F. 

Allowing alternate subdivision designs which vary bulk dimensional requirements of Chapter 220 of the Canandaigua Town Code to meet the above-stated objectives.