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ARTICLE I SCOPE AND PURPOSE A. Scope of Reg'u lations These Regulations prescribe the procedures for the subdivision of land within the unincorporated area of the County and any other area of the County made subject thereto under the provisions of Sections ..., and comprise the requirement..<;, standards, and specifications with respect to: I. The proper location and width of streets, huilding lines, open space, recreational areas, and public lands. 2. The avoidance of conditions that would lead to the creation of blighted areas. 3. The avoidance of overcrowding of population and congoestion of vehicular traffic. 4. The manner in which streets are to be graded and improved. and the extent to which water. sewer, storm water, and. other utility services are to be provided. * * * * * * * * * * * B. Interpretation These Regulations are intended as MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS w provide for the coordinated. efficient and economic development of the County, to insure the adequacy of street and utility facilities. and to promote the public health, safety, and welfare. * * * * * * * * * * * D. Suitability of Land for Subdivision Development Land- unsuitable for subdivision development due to rlraina~e, flooding, steep slope, rock formation or any other condition constituting a danger to health, life, or property shall not be approved" for subdivision. * * * * * * * * * * * ARTICLE II DEFINITIONS For the purpose of these Regulations, the terms used herein are defined as follows: * * * * * * * * * * * Flood Hazard Area: All land subject to periodic inundation from overflow of the 100 year flood on natural waterways as calculated by approved engineer- ing methods. * * * * * * * * * * * ARTICLE IV MINIMUM STANDARDS OF DESIGN * * * * * * * * * * * C, Lots * * * * * * * * * * * 2. Each lot shall contain a buildin_g site completely free from the danger of flooding. No lot shall be impractical of improvement due to steepness of terrain, nangerous soil conditions, or other adverse natural physical condition. * * * * * * * * * * * E. Utility and Drainage Easements * * * * * * * * * * * 3. Whenever a stream or important surface drainage course is located in an area proposed for subdivision, the subdivider shall provide an adequate easement and facilities to prevent flooding or erosion along each side of the stream. . . "The subdivider may he required to enlarge the existing drainage channel at the time of construction. Figure 11-3, Subdivision Regulation (Reference 2) 83