The purpose of this title is to regulate the division of land and to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare, further the goals and policies of the Bellingham comprehensive plan, ensure consistency with other local and state land use regulations, provide for the orderly extension of public infrastructure, and be mindful of natural features in accordance with the standards established in this title and set forth in Chapters 36.70A and 58.17 RCW.

It is the specific intent of these regulations to place the obligation of complying with its requirements upon the property owner and/or the applicant. [Ord. 2018-12-036 § 2 (Exh. A)].