§ 21-111. General provisions.

The purpose of this article is to provide development design and improvement standards applicable to all development activity within the City of Winter Haven.

(1)

Responsibility for improvements. Unless otherwise specifically provided, all improvements required by this article shall be designed, installed, and paid for by the developer.

(2)

Principles of development design. The provisions of this article are intended to ensure functional and attractive development. Development design shall first take into account the protection of natural resources as prescribed in Article V of this Code. All development shall be designed to avoid unnecessary impervious surface cover; to provide adequate access to lots and sites; and to avoid adverse effects of glare, noise, odor, traffic, drainage, and utilities on surrounding properties.

(Ord. No. O-00-09, Art. 3 (3.01.00), 4-24-00)