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I SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS OUTLINE Page 2 I I . Establishment of development restrictions (zoning and/or covenants) · Timing and marketability related to original cost * Cost of improvements I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I . Potential sale price relative to the rest of the market Public Concerns * Compatibility with its surroundings * All of the above mentioned points * If all these concerns are common to both parties - why do we have poor design, out-of-phase, etc? Reasons 1. Failure of community to know where and how it wishes to grow and to integrate subdivision regulations and review process into community wide goals and policies as part of the comp plan process. 2. Lack of understanding on the part of local government as to how to develop and use subdivision regulations. 3. Failure on part of local government to establish adequate pro- cedures for reviewing subdivisions for quality; must local governments merely check for technical compliance. 4. Lack of knowledge of the natural and man-made resources that should determine the nature of the subdivision. 5. Lack of expertise in both preparing and reviewing subdivision proposals. 6. Lack of awareness to turn down subdivision which is unwarranted or unserviceable - don't be afraid to say no! 7. Complacency of financial institutions - lack of awareness of changing living environments that can result in better site planning. 8. Treatment of subdivision plat, site planning and building de- signs as separate functions (partially overcome by Planned Unit Development process). III. Elements of Subdivision Ordinance First - Develop community goals and objectives expressed through comp plan - Don't imitate others necessarily - Involve every sector of the community _ Know how the pieces fit-what to perserve, what to achieve for quality in development, and how are you going to finance it all ~~