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2. Flood-related subdivision controls typically require that developers install adequate drainage facilities, and design water and sewer systems to m~u~raize flood damage and contamination. The Subdivision Ordinance provides for orderly growth and development by setting standards for street construction, interconnecting street systems, and for other improvements that ensure the appropriate design and layout of new development. 3. These regulations also serve to protect natural features and resources by not allowing or reducing development within sensitive environmental areas. The Subdivision Ordinance is also used to ensure storm water drainage facilities in developments are properly installed to protect properties from flooding and to lessen development in areas of high risk. Although these regulations currently provide measures that support mitigation initiatives, the ordinance can be amended to include more restrictive standards to further mitigate the effects of flooding. Cabarrus County subdivision regulations are currently enforced within the unincorporated areas of the County and within the municipal planning jurisdiction of the Towns of Mount Pleasant, Harrisburg and Midland. Table D-2: Sections of Subdivision Ordinance Pertaining to Hazard Mitigation Section - Ob'ectives - ' 66.2 The procedures and 1) Aid in promoting the orderly development of the standards for the county and safeguard conditions essential to public development and health, safety, and the general welfare; subdivision of real 2) Provide space for safe and sanitary dwelling property for residential, accommodations within the county; industrial, institutional, or(3) Promote safe and sanitary environmental commercial purposes ... conditions, proper planning, adequate light, air and to partially implement the space, safe and sanitary design and arrangements, county's land development supply sanitary facilities, and existence of conditions guide and the small area which enhance life or property and hinder damage by plans, fire or other cause of destruction; 4) Provide for suitable neighborhoods with adequate streets, utilities and appropriate building sites; -5)-Save unnecessary expenditures of public funds by reserving space for public lands and buildings, including the dedication or reservation of recreation areas and school sites, or fees in lieu of, to serve residents of the immediate neighborhood within the subdivision and to provide sufficient streets with adequate width and with proper all,merit and grade for the coordination of utilities, planned streets and highways and other public facilities, and to facilitate adequate and orderly communication and travel within and between communities; and 6) Provide proper land records for the convenience of the public and for better identification and permanent location of real property boundaries; and 7) Ensure legal access to all newly divided parcels. Draft Annex D v.3.1 D-6 1 July 2002