The purpose of this chapter is to establish standards and procedures for the partitioning and subdividing of land, and adjustment of property lines in the city. These regulations are necessary to provide uniform procedures and standards for the subdivision and partitioning of land, and adjustment of property lines; to assure adequate width and arrangement of streets; to coordinate proposed development with plans for utilities and other public facilities; to avoid undue congestion of population; to assure adequate sanitation and water supply; to provide for the protection, conservation, and proper use of land; to secure safety from fire, flood, slides, pollution, drainage or other dangers; to provide adequate light and air, recreation, education, and adequate transportation; to promote energy conservation; to protect in other ways the public health, safety, and welfare; and to promote the goals and policies of the McMinnville comprehensive plan.