The purpose of this ordinance is to establish subdivision standards and procedures
for the Town of Cape Charles, Virginia, as provided for by the 1950 Code of Virginia,
as amended. These are part of a long-range plan to guide and facilitate the orderly
beneficial growth of the community, and to promote the public health, safety, convenience,
comfort, prosperity and general welfare. More specifically, the purposes of these
standards and procedures are to provide a guide for the change that occurs when lands
and acreage become urban in character as a result of development for residential,
business, or industrial purposes, to provide assurance that the purchasers of lots
are buying a commodity that is suitable for development and use; and to make possible
the provision of public services in a safe, adequate and efficient manner. Subdivided
land sooner or later becomes a public responsibility in that roads and streets must
be maintained and numerous public services customary to urban areas must be provided.
This ordinance assists the community in meeting these responsibilities.
