Fulton Purpose ordinance (§ 102-1)

For the purpose of present and future development of the city and for the promotion of the public health, safety, comfort, and welfare of persons living within the city, this chapter and provisions herein contained shall govern the subdividing, re-subdividing and platting of lands lying within the area of jurisdiction of the city. The standards herein set forth shall be intended for the purpose of ensuring orderly growth and development, and will be administered to ensure the conservation, protection, and proper use of land, control of stormwater runoff per chapter 46 article III (stormwater runoff and management), adequate provisions for traffic circulation, utilities, and services. The standards shall include the following:

(1) The proper location and width of streets, open spaces, recreational areas, and public lands.

(2) Proper grading and improvement of streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks and provision of water, sewer, stormwater drainage and erosion control.

(3) The provision of adequate space for traffic and utility facilities; for access of emergency apparatus; for the control of the number, spacing, type and design of access points to existing or future streets and lots; for minimum width, depth, and area of lots; for adequate light and air; and for a proper distribution of population.

(4) Provision of adequate right-of-way easements such that extensions are continued within subdivisions and may be continued to adjacent lands.

(5) Provision of public and private greenspace to ensure that adequate parks, recreation areas, natural features, schools, and similar facilities can be made available to serve residents.