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The purpose of this title is to regulate the division of land lying within the corporate limits of the city, and to promote the public health, safety and general welfare and prevent or abate public nuisances in accordance with standards established by the state and the city, and to:

A. Prevent the overcrowding of land;

B. Promote safe and convenient travel by the public on streets and highways;

C. Promote the effective use of land;

D. Provide for adequate light and air;

E. Facilitate adequate provision for water, sewerage, storm drainage, parks and recreational areas, sites for schools and school grounds, and other public requirements;

F. Identify, preserve, and utilize native soils and/or vegetation for the purposes of reducing storm water discharges, promoting groundwater infiltration, and implementing the use of storm water low impact development techniques;

G. Provide for proper ingress and egress;

H. Provide for the expeditious review and approval of proposed land divisions which comply with this title, the Auburn zoning ordinance, other city plans, policies and land use controls, and Chapter 58.17 RCW;

I. Adequately provide for the housing and commercial needs of the citizens of the state and city;

J. Require uniform monumenting of land divisions and conveyance by accurate legal description;

K. Implement the goals, objectives and policies of the Auburn comprehensive plan. (Ord. 6617 § 21, 2016; Ord. 6239 § 1, 2009; Ord. 4772 § 1, 1995; Ord. 4501 § 2, 1991; Ord. 4296 § 2, 1988.)