This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Easttown
Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance of 1973."
The purposes of this chapter are to:
A.
Provide
for the harmonious, orderly, efficient and integrated growth of the
Township;
B.
Assure
that land to be developed shall be of such character that it can be
used safely without danger to health or peril from fire, flood, erosion,
excessive noise and smoke or other menace;
C.
Provide
for drainage, water supply, sewage disposal and other appropriate
utility services;
D.
Provide
for the coordination of existing streets, parks, highways and land
use with proposed streets, parks, highways and land use;
E.
Provide
for a safe, convenient, and functional system for vehicular traffic
on streets of such width, grade, and location as to accommodate prospective
traffic as determined by existing and probable future land and building
uses;
F.
Provide
for arrangement of building lots, blocks and streets so as to afford
adequate light, view and air and to facilitate fire protection;
G.
Assure
land will be developed with due regard to topography and geologic
conditions, so that the natural beauty of the land and vegetation
shall be protected and enhanced;
H.
Provide
for adequate open spaces for recreation, light and air and for adequate
sites for schools, parks, playgrounds, and other community services,
which shall be located as to provide access to such facilities for
residents of all neighborhoods; and
I.
Secure
equitable handling of subdivision and land development plans by providing
uniform procedures and standards for observance both of subdividers
and of Township officials.
From and after the effective date of this chapter, any subdivision
and/or land development shall be in conformity with this chapter and
all standards and specifications adopted as a part of such chapter.
In the interpretation and application of the provisions of this
chapter, the said provisions shall be held to be the minimum requirements
for the promotion and protection of the public health, welfare, and
safety. Where the provisions of this chapter and all standards and
specifications adopted under it impose greater restrictions than those
of any other ordinance or regulations, the provisions of this chapter
and its standards and specifications shall be controlling. Where the
provisions of any statute, other ordinance or regulation impose greater
restrictions than this chapter, the provisions of such statute, ordinance
or regulation shall be controlling.
