§ 1.1. Preamble

1.1.1 These regulations shall hereafter be known, cited and referred to as the Subdivision Development Ordinance of the City of Santa Fe.

1.1.2 It is hereby declared to be the policy of the City of Santa Fe to consider the subdivision of land and its subsequent development to be subject to control by the City pursuant to its general plans for the orderly, planned, efficient and economical development of the City. These regulations have been developed in accordance with a comprehensive planning process to provide for the City's orderly growth and development.

1.1.3 Land shall not be subdivided unless it is of such character that it can be used safely for its intended purpose, without endangering health or causing peril from fire, flood or other menace; and land shall not be subdivided until such public facilities and improvements which are required, are in place, or proper provision has been made for necessary improvements such as drainage, water, sanitary sewer, transportation facilities, and other municipal services.

1.1.4 Existing and proposed public improvements shall conform to the intent of and be properly related to the policies of the City of Santa Fe's general plans for such public improvements and the capital improvements program of the City. It is intended that this Ordinance shall supplement and facilitate the enforcement of the provisions and standards contained in the City's general plans for streets, alleys, parks, drainage facilities, and public utility facilities; including all other related sections of the Santa Fe Municipal Code.