It is declared to be the policy of the Planning Board to consider
land subdivision plats as part of a plan for the orderly, efficient
and economical development of the Town. This means, among other things,
that land to be subdivided shall be of such character that it can
be used safely for building purposes without danger to health or peril
from fire, flood or other menace; that proper provision shall be made
for drainage, water supply, sewerage and other needed improvements;
that all proposed lots shall be so laid out and of such size as to
be in harmony with the development pattern of the neighboring properties;
that the proposed streets shall compose a convenient system conforming
to the Official Map, if such exists, and shall be properly related
to the proposals shown on the Comprehensive Plan, if such exists,
and shall be of such width, grade and location as to accommodate the
prospective traffic, to facilitate fire protection and to provide
access of fire-fighting equipment to buildings; and that proper provision
shall be made for open spaces for parks and playgrounds.