1. Prevention of overcrowding. Consideration shall be given to designations of the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code, and the requirements of the Development Guidelines and Public Works Standards in consideration of the physical characteristics of the land in relation to the number of persons, buildings or sites proposed to be located thereon, and also to the availability of public facilities such as water, sewers, fire protection, streets, schools, parks, etc., if not adequately provided for within the subdivision.

2. Conformance with the Transportation Plan and Development Guidelines and Public Works Standards to facilitate traffic circulation on the streets and highways. Proposed streets must be aligned or built in such a way as to best facilitate the movement of pedestrians and vehicles and reduce the possibility of crashes. Traffic calming techniques and other standards of the Development Guidelines and Public Works Standards will be required. Key pedestrian intersection improvements for pedestrians will be considered where so designated on the Comprehensive Plan Map.

3. Meeting requirements of the Zoning Code (LMC Title 16) and Design Review (Chapter 14.23 LMC) to provide adequate light air and privacy by meeting setbacks, dimensional standards, yard areas and design principles. Assurance that the plat is arranged in such a way that all lots have adequate light, air, and opportunity for privacy.

4. Satisfying principles, goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan and Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan for proper arrangement and provision of easements and pathways and other bicycle-pedestrian paths, etc. Adequate provisions for pathways, sidewalks and other pedestrian features connecting various parts of a subdivision shall be an emphasis of design. Goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan for key pedestrian intersections and improvements shall be used when designing pedestrian movement and circulation. Consideration shall be given to key focus areas in every neighborhood, particularly considering local grade schools and open space, and how each subdivision relates to these areas and provides connectivity to key sites within each neighborhood. Provisions for trail systems in areas conducive to such (along creeks, rivers, scenic areas, etc.) shall also be considered.

5. Conformance with goals, policies and standards of the Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan and standards of this title for provision of adequate recreation and open space and buffers. Sufficient guaranteed open space and recreational areas shall be designed and provided to adequately serve the subdivision. Plans for connectivity between subdivisions and throughout neighborhood areas shall be provided to residents of the subdivision and shall be implemented in the design of each subdivision. This shall include trail systems, key pedestrian intersection concepts, sensitive area buffers and corridors with trails systems and other global circulation concepts (including more than just the local circulation of the individual subdivision) for the neighborhood and community.

1. All such proposals are consistent with the need to minimize flood damage;

2. All public utilities and facilities, such as sewer, gas, electrical and water systems are located, elevated and constructed to minimize or eliminate flood damage;

3. Adequate drainage is provided so as to reduce exposure to flood hazards; and

4. Other purposes as described in the implementing legislation of LMC Title 14 are achieved.