Section 6-401 Purpose
This Division establishes regulations and standards governing the subdivision of land, re-subdivision of any existing platted lots, and the replat and vacation of recorded plats, and sets forth the procedures to be followed in applying and administering these regulations and standards. Subdivision may also, consistent with the purposes of this Title, mean the consolidation and aggregation of lots into larger parcels for the purposes of development. This Division is designed and enacted to achieve the following purposes:
6-401.A. Arrangement of Streets. Encouraging the proper arrangement of streets in relation to existing or planned streets and the Telluride Master Plan;
6-401.B. Open Space. Providing for adequate and convenient open spaces;
6-401.C. Unsuitable Lands. Providing for drainage facilities and the restriction of development on land subject to flood, poor soils, and poorly suited for building because of danger from landslides, avalanches, mudflows or other geological hazards;
6-401.D. Development Pattern. Encouraging a safe and convenient pattern of land development which respects the Town’s historic development pattern and which is consistent with the Design Guidelines for Building in Telluride and the Telluride Master Plan;
6-401.E. Water Supply. Providing for public water supplies as needed to furnish citizens safe potable water;
6-401.F. Coordination. Encouraging coordination of interjurisdictional public improvements, plans and programs; and
6-401.G. Other. Regulating such other matters as the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Town Council may deem necessary in order to best protect the interests of the public.