Morro Bay Municipal Code Art. I General Considerations

The layout of streets and lots within a subdivision shall be consistent with the densities and types of uses authorized by the general plan, specific plans, and zoning. The subdivision design shall also recognize the physical conditions of the site, such as slope, soil types, and adjacent land use, which may further limit uses of the property. The subdivider must simultaneously consider such factors as terrain, development objectives, and options available under these regulations in order to design a subdivision which best meets the needs of those who will occupy it as well as the community as a whole.

The subdivider must also consider the RS district is intended to provide a single-unit residential area free of disturbing noises, excessive traffic, and hazards created by moving automobiles. The RS district is designed to prevent burdens on the public facilities, including sewer, water, electricity and schools by an influx and increase of people to a degree larger than the city's limits, tax base or financial capabilities can reasonably and responsibly accommodate. The RS district affords protection from deleterious environmental effects and serves to maintain and protect the existing character of the residential neighborhood.

(Ord. No. 522, § 3, 3-12-2007; Ord. No. 539, § 3, 5-27-08; Ord. No. 654, § 17, 11-22-22)