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26.20.010 SUITABILITY FOR PURPOSE.

All subdivisions shall result in the creation of lots which are capable of being developed or built upon while retaining the basic natural qualities of the site. No subdivision shall create lots which are impractical for improvement of use due to steepness of terrain, location of water courses, periodic flooding, earth movement, size, shape, or other physical conditions.